Benjamin Netanyahu

Poll: Netanyahu bloc at 60 seats, Sa'ar out

New survey again shows no side with enough strength to form a coalition, majority of Israelis oppose having Arab parties in govt.

Netanyahu V. Olmert trial opens

Netanyahu family is suing former PM Olmert for defamation after Olmert said Netanyahus are "mentally ill."

Poll reveals Israelis' thoughts on the Bennett-led government

Many did not even expect this government to last into its first year but poll results are daunting at best.

"Silman, you're fantastic!"

Netanyahu praises MK who prevented Kahana's reappointment

Appointment of Dep. Min. Kahana to position of minister ties in vote and fails, Yamina expected to remove MK Silman from Knesset role.

Coalition Crisis Boiling Over:

Right attacks gov't on failed law: 'Bennett experiment is over'

Opposition members are clamoring for the Bennett-Lapid government to step down following tonight's failed vote.

Politicians respond to Bennett's 'poison machine' claim

'Bennett is encouraging a civil war, 'silent majority' will barely give him enough votes to pass the electoral threshold,' MK Smotrich says.

Liberman vows:

'I will not sit with Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and the Joint List'

Finance Minister claims: The Joint List acts in the interest of the Palestinians, unlike Mansour Abbas.

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Pro-Israel motivational speaker

Former PM meets with motivational speaker who has inspirational story and loves the State of Israel.

Report:

Justice Minister in talks to form Netanyahu-led government

New Hope chief and former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly in negotiations with Netanyahu confidant with goal of forming new coalition

Court rejects prosecution request to amend Netanyahu indictment

Opposition Leader Netanyahu scores win in Case 4000 trial, as court rejects prosecution's bid to alter indictment.

Netanyahu: Prices skyrocket and the govt. does nothing

Former PM says cost of living rose more in 1 year of current government than in 7 years of his governments.

Abbas spokesman:

'East Jerusalem will remain the eternal capital of Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman rejects remarks of Bennett who said that "Jerusalem is a unified city."

Haredi parties threaten - and Netanyahu changes his instruction

Haredi parties clarify to MK Netanyahu that freedom to vote in favor of 'Plastic Bags Law' will be seen as instruction for future votes.

Likud rebellion underway over IDF bill?

Some members of the Likud have vowed to support Bennett's bill which would subsidize studies for IDF vets despite Netanyahu's opposition.

Netanyahu: Bennett, Lapid, get rid of the Zoabis

Opposition leader says the fact that govt. needs Likud votes to provide scholarships to discharged soldiers proves its failure.

Sources close to Shaked:

'No new budgets were promised to Rinawie Zoabi'

Sources close to Interior Minister reject Netanyahu's criticism: Fake news produced in the most venomous propaganda machine.

Netanyahu:

'Bennett and Lapid pay hundreds of millions to haters of Israel'

Former PM blasts government amid reports that it plans to release budget for Arab sector.

Poll: Netanyahu bloc at 60 seats, Meretz out

New poll finds if elections were held today, Religious Zionism party would grow, Meretz wouldn't make it into the Knesset.

'Govt in current Knesset'

Likud MK to challenge Netanyahu?

MK Yuli Edelstein, former Knesset Speaker, says it's 'possible to form a good and stable government, even in the current Knesset.'

Netanyahu knew Meretz MK was leaving coalition before Bennett

MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi's resignation gives the opposition an absolute majority.

Opposition MKs fear Likud defection to Bennett government

Lawmakers backing Netanyahu fear Likud MK may bolt Opposition, restoring Bennett government's majority in exchange for senior position.

Netanyahu to Bennett: Your compatriots are 'jumping ship'

While the Right staunchly defended the Nationality Law, Netanyahu derided Bennett, saying he was 'gambling' with Israel's future.

Likud MK: Netanyahu said he wants Shaked in the Likud

Netanyahu pushing for Shaked's inclusion on next Likud slate - but senior party officials are pushing back, says MK David Bitan.

Women hide Israeli flags, Netanyahu: Enough is enough

Former PM responds to footage showing young Israeli women hiding Israeli flags before driving by violent Palestinian Arab demonstration.

Ra'am MK:

'I was invited by Netanyahu to the PM's official residence'

MK Waleed Taha reveals details about the contacts Ra'am had with Netanyahu on the formation of a government.

Netanyahu:

'A government dependent on terror supporters can't fight terror'

Opposition Leader Netanyahu blasts coalition members who condemned IDF soldiers for Al Jazeera journalist's death.

Mansour Abbas:

'Netanyahu also waited for the decisions of the Shura Council'

Likud blasts government for waiting for the Islamic Movement to know its future. MK Abbas responds: Netanyahu also waited for us.

Netanyahu: Naftali, it's over

Opposition leader speaks at opening of Knesset summer session vows to 'fix' what the Bennett-Lapid government 'broke.'

New elections on the horizon?

Netanyahu: Only strength will ensure our future existence

The former Prime Minister blamed Bennett and his government for failing to stand up to a US 'incapable of dealing with Iran.'

Coalition crisis:

United front to bring down govt, no Netanyahu plea deal

Former PM Netanyahu convenes opposition leaders to prepare for Knesset summer session. "This weak govt has lost legitimacy."

Netanyahu:

'Bennett government is spreading falsehoods'

Opposition leader: Under Netanyahu, Hamas knew it would pay a price. Under Bennett, they feel his weakness.

Netanyahu: Way to peace goes around Ramallah - not through it

On the eve of Independence Day, former PM Netanyahu blasts the government for not doing a good job on Iran or Arab terror.

Netanyahu: I'll be back

Opposition leader in exclusive interview with ILTV: I believe my 'vacation' from the Prime Minister's Office will be cut very briefly.

Netanyahu pays condolence visit - and extremists protest

Former PM Netanyahu and wife Sara pay condolence visit to family of security guard killed in terror attack; extremists shout, 'Get out!'

Netanyahu joins Memorial Day ceremony at school where Sara works

Netanyahu family takes part in Memorial Day ceremony at the Jerusalem school where Sara Netanyahu works as a child psychologist.

Lapid:

'Incitement against PM - just like before Rabin assassination'

'Netanyahu is dancing on the blood of terror victims.' Lapid accuses Netanyahu of fueling hateful campaign against the government.

Shas MK:

'We support Netanyahu and won't back a different candidate'

MK Moshe Arbel tells Israel National News in interview that his party will stand behind Netanyahu's candidacy for Prime Minister.

Netanyahu:

'Chikli didn't defect, Yamina defected from the right'

Former PM: We must immediately form a strong right-wing government under my leadership in order to restore security.

How do I know we are going to elections? Bibi told me

There he was on the boardwalk on Chol Hamoed, with people crowding around him singing "Bibi Melech Yisrael." Op-ed.

Netanyahu estimates: Another MK will leave coalition this week

In conversations with those close to him, opposition leader MK Netanyahu says coalition likely to lose another MK in the coming week.

How did Netanyahu respond when asked if he'd put on tefillin?

What was Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu's response when a journalist told him the Chabad movement has wanted him to put on tefillin?

Netanyahu:

'Bennett, go home!'

Accompanies by chants proclaiming "Netanyahu, King of Israel', the former Prime Minister urged the current government to pack its bags.

Resignation was planned

Netanyahu met with Silman Tuesday

The Likud chairman and MK Silman met at a house in the Jerusalem mountains and wove the political deal between them till 3:00 a.m.

Poll: 38 seats for Likud, 60 for right-wing bloc

According to a poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs, Likud would rise to 38 seats, but could still lack a governing majority.

Coalition Crisis:

Netanyahu: This government's days are numbered

Opposition Leader praises Idit Silman for bolting coalition, predicts government will fall in near future.

Report:

Silman guaranteed spot in Likud list, Health Ministry portfolio

Senior coalition official claims coalition chairwoman was promised spot on Likud list and the Health Ministry in exchange for resignation.

Bennett blames Netanyahu's 'neglect' for terror wave

PM condemns atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine without mentioning Russia.

Report:

Netanyahu planned to revive Assad's standing on world stage

Netanyahu reportedly planned to help Assad reassert his place on the world stage in return for an Iranian withdrawal.

Netanyahu: A nuclear Iran would be a danger to the US

Former PM tells Congressional virtual mission to Binyamin Regional Council: 'you do not contain an Islamist bomb, you prevent it.'

Abbas to Netanyahu:

'We sat together three times last year'

Ra'am chairman reminds Netanyahu that the two held contacts on the formation of a coalition just a year ago.

Poll:

Israelis think Netanyahu would handle terror wave better

Poll conducted by Prof. Camil Fuchs finds Israelis don't feel secure and think that the government has failed to deal with terrorism.

Netanyahu:

'Govt. dependent on Islamic Movement can't keep the peace'

Opposition leader visits families of victims of deadly Bnei Brak terror attack.

Netanyahu: Blinken is making a big mistake on Iran nuclear deal

“This agreement is dangerous for Israel, for the United States, and for the entire world," warns Netanyahu as Blinken meets with PM.

Netanyahu continues to refuse to receive updates from Bennett

Opposition leader entitled by law to receive political and security updates from the Prime Minister, but Netanyahu has refused to do so.

Mansour Abbas:

'We formed a right-center-left-and-Arab government'

MK Mansour Abbas says he is pleased with Ra’am's decison to join the government, calls it a "tremendous political achievement."

Watch: Netanyahu lambasts Bennett's 'inaction' on Iran

The former Prime Minister says he would have done everything in his power to stop Iran despite a deal being in place.

Netanyahu:

'Iran deal endangers not just Israel, but also the US'

Opposition leader urges world powers to end talks with Iran following its missile attack on US consulate in Iraqi city of Erbil.

Netanyahu ordered to pay NIS 3,500 to Olmert

Judge orders Netanyahu family to pay sum to former PM Ehud Olmert for refusing court order to answer Olmert's questions in their lawsuit.

Netanyahu tests positive for COVID-19

The former premier says he is feeling well.

Netanyahu:

'Iran fights like lions, Israeli govt. surrenders like rabbits'

Opposition leader contrasts current government's approach to Iranian nuclear threat to Menachem Begin's steadfastness against Iraq.