Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu: I predict we will have a great team

"Today is a holiday for the State of Israel. To avoid further elections, we need a large Likud. I predict we will have a great team."

Yamina MK claims:

'Netanyahu offered to make me a senior minister, and I refused'

MK Yomtob Kalfon says Likud chairman offered him a guaranteed spot on the slate, senior ministerial position.

Court bars candidacy of Likud candidate Netanyahu warned against

Netanyahu had threatened not to activate the 'Norwegian Law' if David Laniado was elected to the 38th spot on the Likud list.

Israeli journalist: Netanyahu could have stopped Gaza pullout

In a discussion about the 2005 Gaza disengagement, the journalist stated that the former prime minister had the power to prevent the plan.

Netanyahu: Gaza op. made possible because govt. with Ra'am fell

Opposition leader: 'In the fight against terrorism, we are all united. There is no opposition and no coalition.'

Netanyahu:

Anti-Israel Americans have allied themselves with 'medievalists'

Former Prime Minister speaks with Fox News amid continuing rocket attacks by Islamic Jihad.

Netanyahu: I fully support the govt. and the IDF in this battle

Opposition leader receives security briefing from PM Lapid as Islamic Jihad continues to rain rockets down on Israel.

Lapid and Netanyahu to meet for security update

Prime Minister Lapid will hold a security update meeting with opposition leader following Operation Breaking Dawn.

Book: Netanyahu was not the first recipient of Trump WH key

While Trump claimed it was the 'first key I'm giving to anyone,' Kushner writes in new book that Trump had previously given key to others.

Netanyahu promises: 'We'll lower taxes, cost of living'

Likud leader MK Netanyahu presents list of concrete steps to lower cost of living, basic necessities.

Haredi parties' behavior worrying Netanyahu, sources say

Netanyahu holding intensive conversations with haredi rabbis and politicians, in attempt to ensure parties' loyalty.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu damaged relations with Jordan for an Instagram photo'

Alternate PM says Israel-Jordan relations were harmed for years because Netanyahu posted a picture with Israeli guard who shot a Jordanian.

Why was Netanyahu hesitant about Trump's embassy move?

Jared Kushner recently revealed Netanyahu was reluctant about the embassy move to Jerusalem. Were renewed peace talks behind his hesitancy?

Minister Hendel:

'If it were up to me, Netanyahu would be in retirement'

Communications Minister blasts Netanyahu and Itamar Ben Gvir: He is a failure of the Likud.

Shaked:

'You cannot boycott more than a million Likud voters'

Interior Minister hints she would not oppose joining a government led by Netanyahu but adds: "We will not join a narrow government".

Netanyahu to Benny Gantz:

'Don't appoint a new Chief of Staff during an election period'

Opposition leader to Minister of Defense: "The candidates are excellent, but this appointment must be made away from any political context."

Netanyahu's spokesman to run in Likud primaries

Yonatan Urich will compete for the 41st spot on the Likud slate, which is reserved for a representative of the Tel Aviv district.

Netanyahu:

'Lapid, Gantz endanger national security with Russia policy'

Former PM strongly criticizes handling of the Russian crisis by PM Lapid and Defense Minister Gantz.

Former PM Netanyahu publishes first picture with new grandson

MK Netanyahu spends morning with daughter Noa and her children, announces name of new grandson.

Benny Gantz:

'Blue and White-New Hope has both right and left'

Defense Minister: We will not sit with Netanyahu, we do not disqualify the Likud and those to our right and left.

Report:

Netanyahu associate made 'tempting' offer to Gabi Ashkenazi

Businessman who is close to Likud chairman reportedly offered former Foreign Minister a guaranteed a spot on the Likud slate.

Meron disaster:

Netanyahu testifies: I wasn't aware of safety issues

"I find it incredible that no one brought the problems to your attention," says commission head.

Report:

Document could get Netanyahu in trouble with Meron inquiry

Former PM to be asked by Meron commission about document of regulations related to the event that he did not sign.

Smotrich:

'Don't interfere in how I run my party'

Religious Zionism chairman reportedly furious at the attempts of the Likud to intervene in his talks with Otzma Yehudit.

Mazel Tov: Netanyahu welcomes 5th grandchild

Baby boy born to daughter of former PM who is member of the Breslov hasidic sect.

Likud party won't hold primaries

Likud party cancels primaries after only one person - former PM Benjamin Netanyahu - submits candidacy for top spot.

Netanyahu meets British MPs in London

Opposition leader meets officials in London as well as Israeli Ambassador Hotovely.

Yamina MK:

'We're not part of the Netanyahu bloc'

Deputy Minister Abir Kara believes that it is possible to form a right-wing government that is not led by Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu urges Biden to keep Iran strike on the table

'Without a military option, we cannot deter Iran,' Netanyahu says during meeting with President Biden.

Biden calls Bennett 'brave,' says he loves Netanyahu

US President greets Israeli leaders upon arrival, says Bennett did an "amazing thing."

Netanyahu vows to sign peace deal with Saudi Arabia if elected

Opposition leader says choice is between left-wing government dependent on Ra'am and the Joint List or nationalist government led by him.

Netanyahu:

'PLO flags in Tel Aviv show Lapid is giving up our sovereignty'

Opposition leader blames Lapid government for left-wing organization posting large sign with Israeli, PLO flags in Tel Aviv.

Be'er Sheva man convicted of incitement against Netanyahu

Be'er Sheva resident admits guilt as part of plea bargain and in return will serve up to nine months of community service.

Shaked: I wonder what Netanyahu will tell Biden

Interior Minister blames Opposition leader, Likud for holding up bill necessary for Israel to join US Visa Waiver Program.

Polls show next Israeli election may end in another deadlock

If Bennett's successor, Ayelet Shaked, opts to join the Netanyahu block, however, the Right will likely gain the majority it needs.

Op-ed:

Those Trump accusers – they glory too much

Whatever the Israeli Left can do to Netanyahu, the American Left can do to Trump, and with gusto.Op-ed.

Trump: Netanyahu disappointed me - but overall I liked him

Former president addresses possible 2024 run and discusses whether he would support Netanyahu in this year's election.

Gantz:

We're doing everything to prevent a Netanyahu government

Defense Minister says he prefers holding new elections to allowing Netanyahu to form an alternative govt. in the current Knesset.

Senior Likud officials:

Netanyahu sees some Likud MKs as a burden

'In a ten-second interview, MK Amsalem destroyed six months of campaigns,' Likud officials say.

Netanyahu summoned to testify before Meron commission of inquiry

Former PM to testify before commission of inquiry into Israel's worst civilian disaster on July 20.

Biden to meet with Netanyahu during next month's visit

US President's three days in Israel will feature meetings with Lapid, Bennett, and Netanyahu, the leader of the opposition.

It's time for a working political system in the Start-Up Nation

Start-up Nation has transformed the Middle East and contributed so many positive things to the world. How about stability at home?. Op-ed.

Netanyahu: This isn't the time for elections, I'll compromise

Opposition leader willing to give up Justice Ministry, right of veto on legal matters, in order to form alternative gov't, avoid elections.

MK Tibi:

'Netanyahu continues to work to form alternative government'

MK Ahmed Tibi: Ra'am has not learned its lesson and is interested in being part of the next coalition.

Government collapse

Bennett to vote against anti-Netanyahu bill

PM says 'citizens should decide whether price of having a PM under indictment is worth it.'

Watch: Bennett advisor hints anti-Netanyahu bill to proceed

MK Simcha Rothman of the Religious Zionism party says such a measure would be struck down as soon as the Right regains control.

Gantz refuses Netanyahu's offer to serve as PM in new government

Defense Minister, Justice Minister rule out new government with Netanyahu.

Don’t read this article

In the current Israeli political reality, everything is personal. Gone are the days when politicians argued over policy and ideology. Op-ed.

Leaders of opposition: Insist on alternative government

Leaders of parties in the opposition urging Likud chairman to work hard to prevent elections and form a government in the current Knesset.

Poll: 36 seats for Likud, 60 for Netanyahu bloc

Poll finds Netanyahu becoming prime minister again if Yamina joins the Likud-led bloc.

Government collapse

Netanyahu trying to form alternative government

Opposition Leader working to form new government in outgoing Knesset, to prevent Yair Lapid from becoming interim prime minister.

Top Party Official:

Yamina not ruling out joining Netanyahu government

CEO of Yamina says party not interested in 'personal politics', won't rule out forming government with Netanyahu.

Netanyahu:

'I will return Israel to its former glory'

The former premier vowed to restore Israel's national pride and usher in more peace deals with neighboring states.

"Failed government"

Netanyahu: Great news for the State of Israel

Opposition leader reacts with joy to dissolution of the government, vows to form a right-wing, national government.

Gantz avoids question of whether he'll sit with Netanyahu

Defense Minister asked about possibility of government with Netanyahu but refuses to answer.

Netanyahu:

'Orbach is also worried, I hope he does something'

Former PM to Nir Orbach: You were right when you said the experiment failed, but this failure endangers our future.

Yesh Atid MK:

'Time for Netanyahu to leave politics'

MK Ram Ben-Barak criticizes Deputy Economy Minister Yair Golan who called Netanyahu a "malignant disease."

Shaked pressuring Bennett: Agree to right-wing government

If his government disintegrates, Bennett will consider joining a right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

Meretz MK calls Netanyahu a "malignant disease"

Likud demands Bennett, Lapid condemn 'wild incitement' by MK Yair Golan.

Revenge? Lightning-quick anti-Netanyahu legislation

Foreign Min. Lapid, Justice Min. Sa'ar, aim to pass anti-Netanyahu bill - with the aid of the Joint Arab List.