Benjamin Netanyahu

US welcomes freezing of judicial reform in Israel

National security spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is not worried that Israel could devolve into civil war.

MK Ze'ev Elkin to INN:

'Netanyahu fired Gallant and fueled the protest'

MK Elkin rejects the claims that only left-wingers are protesting against the judicial reform.

Channel 12 News poll:

Coalition loses 10 seats, Gantz doubles his power

National Unity Party wins 23 seats, Yesh Atid has 22. The Labor Party does not pass the electoral threshold.

Coalition members to INN:

'We're not suckers, the reform will happen'

Shortly before Netanyahu's speech announcing the pause of the legislation, government members vow the reform will be fully implemented.

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz

Herzog speaks to Netanyahu, Lapid and Gantz and asks them to set up working teams.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

Netanyahu announces freeze of judicial reforms

PM officially announces that the judicial reform legislation will not be advanced during this Knesset session.

PM, Ben-Gvir agree:

Judicial reform legislation to be frozen until summer session

Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir reach agreement to freeze judicial reform bills for now to allow for negotiations on the legislation.

Netanyahu pushes to pause judicial reform for several weeks

Otzma Yehudit threatens to bolt government if judicial reform frozen, as PM calls second meeting of Coalition leaders.

After Stormy Coalition Meeting

Netanyahu delays address, committee approves key reform law

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shouts at Netanyahu during raucous meeting, pushing back against plan to freeze judicial overhaul

Bennett to Netanyahu:

'Cancel Gallant's dismissal, pause the reform'

Former Prime Minister calls on Netanyahu to consider his steps for the sake of the unity of the people.

Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Gallant

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant fired after publicly calling to freeze judicial reform plan.

Judicial reform:

Netanyahu refuses Gallant's call for Cabinet meeting

Defense Minister sought to have ministers hear the direct consequences of judicial reforms for Israel's security.

High Noon for Netanyahu

Agree with him or not, his toughness deserves to be admired. Op-ed.

Lapid slams Netanyahu for eating in non-kosher restaurant

Israeli PM filmed eating at non-kosher London restaurant over Shabbat.

Gallant to Netanyahu:

'If legislation isn't postponed, I will vote against it'

Defense Minister reportedly gave Prime Minister a few more days to try and come up with a compromise on the judicial reform.

Senior Israeli official:

'The Americans tried to remove Netanyahu from power twice'

Israeli official: Biden administration isn't interfering in Israel’s affairs more than previous administrations.

Netanyahu:

'Refusal to serve is a terrible danger for Israel'

Prime Minister responds to announcement by reservist pilots that they will not be attending training flights.

Netanyahu: We need more pressure on Iran, more deterrence

Israel PM meets with his British counterpart, discussing Iranian threat.

Demonstrators protest Netanyahu's London visit

Anti-judicial reform protests spread to British capital as Netanyahu visits for meeting with PM Rishi Sunak.

AG rips PM's speech, demands he recuse himself in judicial reform

Despite passage of law barring Attorney General from forcing PM to recuse himself, AG demands Netanyahu not intervene in judicial reform.

Protests expected as Netanyahu flies to London

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves for state visit to Britain and meetings with his UK counterpart, Rishi Sunak.

Shin Bet chief warns Netanyahu:

'Israel is approaching a danger zone'

Shin Bet chief warns of situation where there is a "convergence between the security threats and the social situation in Israel".

Netanyahu:

'Until today my hands were tied on judicial reform dispute'

Prime Minister delivers address to the nation on the judicial reforms, says the reforms will not be shelved as he seeks a compromise.

Netanyahu delays flight to London until early morning

PM decided to fly to UK at 4 am rather than tonight to deal with Knesset legislation. Netanyahu will meet the British PM and Home Secretary.

Incapacitation Law approved in second and third readings

Law preventing A-G from declaring PM unfit for office approved by a 61 to 47 majority.

Netanyahu clarifies:

Israel not reestablishing towns in northern Samaria

Amid sharp criticism from Biden administration, Netanyahu says nixing of Disengagement Law doesn't mean Israel rebuilding evacuated towns.

Netanyahu drops out of Tel Aviv event as protesters gather

Hundreds of judicial reform protesters rally outside of Tel Aviv conference, prompting Prime Minister to drop out at the last minute.

Netanyahu demands Bennett be questioned over Meron disaster

PM's attorneys expected to attempt to claim Bennett bears responsibility for disaster due to being Religious Affairs Minister in 2015.

PM to new IDF recruits: We have no country without an army

PM, Defense Minister visit IDF recruitment center in Tel Hashomer. 'With our state we can now defend ourselves.'

Report:

Biden tells Netanyahu he's 'never seen' such anxiety in Israel

US President reportedly says in phone call with Netanyahu that judicial reforms causing unprecedented anxiety among Israelis.

White House spokesman: No Netanyahu visit 'on the timetable'

White House spokesperson John Kirby avoids questions on possible Netanyahu visit, lauds Israel's 'peace efforts.'

Bitan's warning to Netanyahu

MK David Bitan calls on Netanyahu to stop the legislation of the judicial reform.

MK Kahana to Netanyahu:

'Only you can stop the rift in the nation now'

MK Matan Kahana asks Prime Minister to stop the discussions on the judicial reform until after Independence Day.

Exclusive:

Netanyahu's security detail increased following threats

Israel National News learns that security detail for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been increased to the maximum and highest level.

Netanyahu speaks to Biden:

'Israel was and will be a strong and vibrant democracy'

Netanyahu and Biden speak about Iran and judicial reform. White House: Biden offered support for compromise on the proposed reforms.

Netanyahu: We'll get the terrorists wherever they are

PM tells Cabinet Israel faces 3 struggles: Against Iran's nuclear program, against terrorism, and against internal anarchy.

Poll:

Netanyahu and Lapid weaken, Gantz gains strength

Channel 12 News poll finds a new right-wing party that opposes judicial reform would win 10 Knesset seats.

Likud officials:

'This isn't the Bibi we know, it's his look-alike'

Senior Likud officials critical of PM over his handling of the judicial reform: He left the issue "abandoned" in the hands of Levin.

Netanyahu: President's outline a 'major missed opportunity'

PM in Berlin criticizes President Herzog's judicial reform compromise outline, says coalition will move responsibly on reforms.

NY Times attacks Netanyahu:

Thomas Friedman compares Benjamin Netanyahu to Vladimir Putin

Columnist calls Netanyahu a dictator whose leadership is ‘madness,’ claims Israel ‘may not survive.’

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PM Netanyahu and Chancellor Scholz deliver press conference

Statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following their meeting in Berlin.

German Chancellor to express concerns over Israel's reform

Germany concerned Israel's judicial reform could have negative implications for the two countries' relationship.

Netanyahu departs for Berlin:

'The main subject is Iran, security issues don't take a break'

Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, call on EU to take a harder line against Iran's nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu rejects President Herzog's judicial reform plan

PM says judicial reforms proposed under Herzog's compromise plan merely 'perpetuate' the situation which necessitated reforms to begin with.

Netanyahu delays Germany trip to focus on judicial reform talks

PM had already decided to cut trip short over security situation, holds discussions in Knesset over judicial reform negotiations.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC senior leaders

Netanyahu praises AIPAC for bolstering bond between Israel and US, stresses need for unified front against Iranian nuclear ambitions.

Netanyahu cuts short Germany trip over security tensions

PM to return from Germany on Thursday instead of Friday after meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz, due to 'security developments.

Protests expected in Berlin as Netanyahu travels to Germany

Netanyahu to meet with German chancellor for talks on Ukraine and Iran's nuclear program. Protests expected at Ben-Gurion and Berlin.

Netanyahu to ministers:

No meetings with US officials until PM is invited to White House

'Following the humiliation of Smotrich's visit, that's not such a bad idea,' responds Yair Lapid.

'Incapacitation Law' approved in first reading in the Knesset

The law would prevent the Attorney General from declaring that a Prime Minister is unfit for office.

Uproar in Likud: Rein in Ben-Gvir, we could go to the opposition

Likud MKs tell PM coalition is losing the argument on the judicial reforms, needs to moderate reforms and deal with right-wing minister.

Channel 13 News poll

40% of the public: No to firing Ben Gvir

58% of Yesh Atid voters support joining the government, 66% of National Unity voters support a similar move by Gantz.

Netanyahu: Those who try to attack us will pay the price

Prime Minister Netanyahu vows home of Tel Aviv terrorist will be demolished, salutes soldiers who eliminated terrorists near Kedumim.

Under the radar:

Netanyahu and his wife receive VIP tour of the Colosseum

The tour did not appear in the PM's itinerary, likely so as not to convey a sense of "disconnect" from the mass demonstrations in Israel.

Netanyahu:

We will assist Israeli companies affected by SVB collapse

PM Netanyahu relates to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. "Israeli economy is stable, finds expression in this crisis as well"

Netanyahu to Iranian nation:

We stand with you, be strong

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a special exclusive interview to Iran International, which is affiliated with the Iranian opposition

Report:

Coalition to water down judicial reform, even without talks

Sources say Netanyahu and Levin spoke and the PM expressed his desire for a compromise on the judicial reform.

Netanyahu to Italian PM:

'There's room here for enormous collaboration and improvement'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, suggests cooperation on a number of fields.

Senior Israeli official:

'Saudi-Iran agreement began during previous government's term'

Senior Israeli official says Saudi Arabia recognized a weakness in the West, leading the way for its agreement with Iran.