Benjamin Netanyahu

Is Ron Dermer poised to become Foreign Minister?

Former ambassador to US is Netanyahu's "closest friend"

2022 Elections:

Netanyahu heads to President's Residence to receive mandate

Likud sources want to keep Defense, give Smotrich Finance Ministry

Ben-Gvir's new demand:

Cancel recognition of Reform conversion in Law of Return

Change to law would overturn Supreme Court ruling.

Report:

Netanyahu leaving negotiations with Religious Zionism for last

PM-elect Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to avoid giving Defense Ministry to Religious Zionism's MK Bezalel Smotrich, report says.

Poll:

Most of Lapid and Gantz's voters prefer unity government

Poll conducted for Channel 12 News: 76% of those who voted for anti-Netanyahu bloc support a unity government.

Herzog announces Netanyahu will be given mandate to form gov't

President Herzog completes consultations with Knesset factions, announces plans to task Netanyahu with forming a new government.

World leaders congratulate Netanyahu on his election victory

UAE, Turkish presidents and Italian PM contact Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his reelection.

Erdogan writes letter congratulating Netanyahu on election win

Turkish President says he believes Israel's new government will further the cooperation between the two countries.

Is Netanyahu being driven into a corner by the 'far right?'

What will Netanyahu do now that the religious right accounts for the vast majority of his new coalition?

Religious Zionism recommends Netanyahu to form next government

The party headed by Smotrich and Ben-Gvir will likely advocate for Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount and annexation of Judea and Samaria.

Will Netanyahu offer Zelenskyy 'unlimited' assistance?

Now that Netanyahu is returning to office, will Israel change direction in its policy toward Ukraine?

Shaked:

'We knew our chances of passing the threshold were low'

Interior Minister says she received a blessing from the Likud to run till the end and was not promised anything in return.

Danon in message to Netanyahu:

'When I set my sights on a job, I know how to get it'

MK-elect Danny Danon hosts victory party: The important ministries must remain in the hands of the Likud.

Pres. Herzog begins process of choosing next PM

Knesset parties begin meeting president to make recommendations for PM. MK Regev: 'We had a PM who didn't visit the Kotel even once.'

Renovations at Prime Minister's Residence still ongoing

Netanyahu family won't be able to move into Prime Minister's Residence for at least another 1.5 years, report says.

Split in the left:

64 MKs will recommend Netanyahu, only 28 will recommend Lapid

National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, Hadash-Ta'al will not recommend anyone. Netanyahu will be recommended by all right-wing parties.

Yisrael Beytenu MK:

'Bibi is trying to get rid of Ben Gvir and Smotrich'

MK Yulia Malinovsky claims Likud chairman is working to form a government with other partners, including her own party.

Report:

Yariv Levin leaning towards giving up on Justice Ministry

Yariv Levin, who is very close to Netanyahu, considering giving up Justice Ministry due to fear he will not receive backing for his moves.

White House:

'Biden reaffirmed the strength of US-Israel partnership'

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed to speak again after Israel's new government is formed.

Biden calls Netanyahu, congratulates him on election victory

US President tells Netanyahu: We are brothers and will make history together.' Netanyahu: 'We will make more peace agreements.'

Will Biden administration try to topple 'extremist' government?

Experts are wondering whether the US will try to bring down Netanyahu's government or use it as a counterforce to Russia.

Ben-Gvir meets Netanyahu:

'We will establish a fully-right-wing govt.'

Otzma Yehudit leader gets first official photograph with Benjamin Netanyahu during coalition negotiations.

Netanyahu pushes for shortcut to new coalition, but MKs refuse

Seeking to speed up coalition building process, Netanyahu pushes to split negotiations into two stages, but faces push back from allies.

Liberman denies he wants to join Netanyahu's government

Yisrael Beytenu chairman on report by journalist Jacob Bardugo that he is trying to join the new government: He's a liar.

Jordanian officials:

'Change in status quo on the Temple Mount will harm relations'

Officials in the Kingdom warn that any provocation by Ben Gvir on the Temple Mount will lead to dangerous consequences.

Danny Danon determined:

'I want the position of Speaker of the Knesset'

Israel's former ambassador to the UN delivers clear message to Netanyahu: I want the position of Speaker of the Knesset.

Pompeo: Glad Netanyahu is returning as prime minister

Former Secretary of State hails Netanyahu's election victory as good for Israel and US. Biden expected to congratulate Netanyahu tomorrow.

What do Arabs think about Israel's election results?

With Netanyahu signing the 2020 Abraham Accords and making peace with a number of Arab states, are everyday Arabs happy with the results?

Likud sources:

Netanyahu to hold onto ministries for future govt. expansion

Party officials say PM-elect to hold onto defense, other ministries in order to give them to parties which may join the govt. in the future

Liberman:

'Smotrich will ignore Netanyahu once he's Finance Minister'

Liberman criticizes Netanyahu for considering appointing Gafni as chairman of Finance Committee and Smotrich as Finance Minister.

Mansour Abbas not ruling out joining Netanyahu gov't

Ra'am chairman says in TV interview he wants to have an influence for benefit of Arab society.

Netanyahu to Shas chief: 'Choose whatever ministry you want'

Battles expected between Shas, Religious Zionist parties, over Finance Ministry, Religious Affairs Ministry.

Netanyahu invites right-wing party heads to meetings

Meeting between MKs Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir to take place on Monday instead of Sunday.

Likud MK estimates:

'Netanyahu will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Outgoing MK Tzachi Hanegbi: Based on my 35-year acquaintance with Netanyahu, I believe he will act to thwart Iran's nuclear program.

OU congratulates Netanyahu over election results

OU leadership: We trust Netanyahu will deliver on his mandate to protect the Jewish state.

Two days after election:

Lapid calls Netanyahu to congratulate him on his victory

Lapid informs Netanyahu that he had instructed all branches of his office to prepare an orderly transfer of power.

Biden expected to call Netanyahu in the coming days

US President busy with midterm elections, but White House officials says it is important for Biden to open a clean slate with Netanyahu.

US ambassador congratulates Netanyahu after election win

Ambassador Thomas Nides calls Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu after election win. Hungarian prime minister wishes Netanyahu 'Mazel Tov'

Could Biden boycott diplomatic relations with Ben-Gvir?

The American administration has voiced strong concern over the 'far right' playing an integral role in Israel's next government.

Lebanon:

'We have US guarantees on Israel maritime border deal'

Lebanese negotiator claims his country secured American guarantees that Israel will not be able to withdraw from maritime border deal.

Senator Cruz congratulates Netanyahu in Hebrew

Texas Senator congratulates Likud chairman on his victory in the Israeli elections and concludes with a Hebrew message.

Report: Netanyahu to offer former Amb. Ron Dermer a ministry

Likely PM reportedly to offer political ally, former Ambassador to the US a ministerial position in the next government.

Netanyahu takes victory stroll in Jerusalem park

MK Benjamin Netanyahu is spotted in Jerusalem's Sacher Park, wearing exercise clothes and surrounded by security guards.

Deputy Jerusalem Mayor:

'I will not be surprised if Netanyahu leaves Ben Gvir out'

Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Arieh King speaks to INN following exit polls: A tremendous achievement for the right.

Netanyahu:

'We received a tremendous vote of confidence'

Likud chairman speaks after exit polls predict he will achieve a majority required to form a government.

Weak leaders imperil both Israel and the United States

Israelis and Americans have current leaders who do not assure their security and safety. Time to change that. Op-ed.

Gantz: Netanyahu a liar who endangers the country

Defense Minister responds to accusations by opposition leader he endangered soldiers during 2014 Gaza war.

Netanyahu to INN: We're neck and neck, Lapid could win

Former PM says if right-wing voters stay home or vote for Shaked they will be contributing to electing Lapid.

Eve of Elections

Netanyahu vows to 'neutralize' Lebanon deal

Opposition Leader mum on reports Likud working to reach out to Arab voters, promises to maintain status quo on Temple Mount.

Netanyahu:

'Smotrich and Ben Gvir will be ministers in our government'

The opposition head and Likud chairman stated that its important to strengthen his party and attacked the center-left's economic policies

Friends of Zion support the Ukrainian people

Participants included the Kosovan and Slovakian Ambassadors to Israel, the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Benjamin Netanyahu and Nir Barkat.

Poll: Netanyahu must resign if he fails to break deadlock

Majority of Israelis say Netanyahu must quit as Likud chief if he fails to break Knesset deadlock. Poll shows Right 1 seat short of majority

Netanyahu:

'If the haredim go out to vote, Matan Kahana will go home'

Opposition leader meets journalists in Jerusalem, warns against complacency on among haredim.

Labor chairwoman:

'Rabin was murdered with the cooperation of Benjamin Netanyahu'

Labor chairwoman Merav Michaeli uses particularly harsh words in criticizing Likud leader.

Less than a week before elections, does Lapid stand a chance?

Days before polling stations open up nationwide, Lapid needs all left-wing parties to pass the threshold for a chance against Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to CNN: We share common interests with Russia

Asked if his relationship with Putin amounts to a 'romance,' Netanyahu explains the delicate balance of power in the region.

Religious Zionism Party:

'It's us or Gantz'

Smotrich's party warns that if they do not win more seats than Gantz's party, Netanyahu will prefer Gantz and leave them on the outside.

Netanyahu to haredim: 'If you don't vote, Lapid will win'

'The Torah world is in danger, the media is trying to lull everyone to sleep,' former PM Netanyahu warns.

Smotrich apologizes for calling Netanyahu a 'liar'

Religious Zionism party chairman says he 'learned a lesson' after old recording of him blasting the Likud chairman leaked.

'Bibi is a liar'

Smotrich blasts Netanyahu in tape-recorded comments

In a recording released Sunday the Religious Zionism chair sheds light on the former prime minister's attempt to form government with Arabs