Benjamin Netanyahu

Likud continues to court Gantz

Likud pressuring Blue and White chairman to form an alternative government with them in the current Knesset.

Sa'ar attacks Likud: Incitement and poison 24 hours a day

Justice Minister blasts Netanyahu: The group he leads should be kept out of power for a long time.

Ra'am MK: We used Netanyahu as a stepping stone

Ra'am MK says his party "taught Netanyahu a lesson," using him to gain legitimacy as an Arab party in a coalition government.

‘Too soft on Iran’

Opposition leader Netanyahu blasted the new government's 'toothless approach' towards dealing with Washington’s policy of engaging Iran.

Channel 20 poll: Netanyahu bloc weakens

Likud remains the largest party with 29 seats. Yesh Atid with 22 seats, Religious Zionist Party rises to seven and Yamina has six.

Elkin and Netanyahu clash in the Knesset

Opposition leader Netanyahu confronts Minister Elkin who left the Likud.

Diplomat: Netanyahu is knowingly harming Israel-US relations

Senior diplomat says 'Netanyahu knows the value of the partnership with the US and is aware of the damage he is doing.'

Netanyahu accused of shredding docs before leaving office

Netanyahu denying reports of wrongdoing in the in the alleged incident.

Netanyahu: Lapid's 'no surprises' policy endangers Israel

Opposition leader says foreign minister pledged not to act against Iran without informing Biden Admin. first. Lapid denies accusation.

After 12 years, Netanyahu owns a cellular phone

The new chairman of the opposition owns a smartphone, after years as PM in which he did not carry a personal phone with him.

After Netanyahu, Moshiach

Netanyahu's role now isn't to hold the keys for the Moshiach, but rather to do all he can to prepare the nation for his coming.

Ex-Health Minister blasts Netanyahu, vows takeover of the Likud

'Netanyahu made every mistake possible,' says Yuli Edelstein, once a key Netanyahu ally. 'I won't be second in the Likud, I'm in it to win.'

Bennett, Netanyahu agree on turnover of PM's Residence

Netanyahu family to remain in Prime Minister's Residence until July 10. Until then, no official meetings will take place there.

Bennett to Netanyahu: Vacate PM's residence within two weeks

PM Bennett has reportedly conveyed a message to his predecessor that he must vacate the official PM's Residence within two weeks.

Report: Netanyahu family to remain in PM's residence for weeks

Even after Bennett sworn in as Prime Minister, Netanyahu family still living in PM's residence and are expected to remain there for weeks.

Did Netanyahu order important documents shredded?

Haaretz article alleges outgoing administration shredded documents from Prime Minister's Office. Netanyahu denies.

Gantz scolds Netanyahu: Security must come first

Defense Minister tells opposition leader to put aside politics and extend Family Reunification Law to ensure Israel's security.

What did rogue Yamina MK discuss with former PM Netanyahu?

Amichai Chikli has yet to officially part ways with Yamina. Will he join the Likud?

Squatter? Netanyahu refusing to leave official residence

A number of organizations petitioning Netanyahu to leave Prime Minister residence - or face consequences.

Putin to Netanyahu: You are an asset to Israel

Russian president sends personal telegram to Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu.

'Netanyahu promised to freeze sovereignty plans - for years'

Construction and Housing Minister Ze'ev Elkin says the ex-PM promised to Trump to hold off on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria for years.

Pence:

'Netanyahu was the most successful PM in Israel's history'

'Millions of Americans are grateful for Netanyahu's leadership,' says former Vice President Mike Pence.

Nikki Haley: We haven't heard the last from Netanyahu

Former US Ambassador to the UN meets with Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu. 'His contributions to Israel are historic.'

Netanyahu's family preparing to leave PM's residence

Former PM preparing to vacate official residence in Jerusalem in a few weeks, a move which has been accepted by the Bennett family.

Senior Likud members oppose Netanyahu plan

Netanyahu's push to move up Likud leadership primaries opposed within the party.

'Bibi, King of Israel' - chants of support for Netanyahu

Netanyahu released a video of supporters chanting his name and proclaiming him 'King of Israel' following the turn-over of power.

Netanyahu: We will bring down government as soon as possible

Opposition leader Netanyahu meets 'right-wing bloc,' says current coalition cannot last due to internal contradictions.

Watch: Leftists celebrate Netanyahu's ousting

Russian news channel provided images of leftists celebrating ousting of right-wing government in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square.

Likud MK: I don't understand Netanyahu

Former coalition chairman MK David Bitan blasts Netanyahu for refusing to hold traditional transition of power ceremony in his office.

Jewish leaders welcome new Israeli government

Leaders of Conference of Presidents welcome new Israeli government, salute Netanyahu.

Left celebrates at Rabin Square

Hundreds of leftists gather at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv and celebrated the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's term as PM.

Netanyahu to Iran: We'll be back - soon

PM accuses new government of planning 'fascist' laws as Knesset prepares to vote in new government. 'But we'll be back soon.'

Farewell to the best

In at least one field, Benjamin Netanyahu was the best prime minister Israel has ever had. Op Ed.

Report: Netanyahu wish to hold flash primaries faces resistance

PM reportedly wants flash primaries to catch political opponents unprepared to run against him. Senior Likud officials oppose the idea.

MK Eichler: We should have known Netanyahu was a sinking ship

UTJ MK says haredi parties made a mistake sticking to Netanyahu so closely, should have insisted he step down for a new Likud leader.

New Era: After 12 years, Netanyahu to be replaced as PM today

Israel's longest-serving prime minister to step down today after well over a decade in office as PM-designate Naftali Bennett takes office.

Barkat kicks off the battle for the Likud leadership

MK Nir Barkat is waiting for the day after Netanyahu to run for the Likud leadership, but also criticizes the outgoing PM.

Netanyahu offered Gantz: I'll step down - and you can be PM

Report: In last-ditch effort to thwart new government, Netanyahu suggested he resign and Gantz will serve as Prime Minister.

Yair Netanyahu: Dad - I admire and love you so much

PM's son in post ahead of the end of his father's term: Thank you for continuing to lead the country despite the witch hunt and incitement.

Gantz: Thank you Netanyahu, we'll take it from here

Defense Minister: Israel today needs change and a new path, a path that will not include Netanyahu.

Dr. Evan's letter to Israel's Knesset Members

Evangelical leader Dr. Mike Evans wrote a letter to the ministers and members of the Knesset

Netanyahu trial: Prosecution ordered to give material to defense

Court orders State Attorney's Office to provide defense with additional material from phone of former Walla CEO.

Netanyahu asks Gantz to delay demolition of Evyatar

PM seeks to push decision on what to do with Samaria community ordered destroyed to next government.

Will Netanyahu be allowed a dignified exit? At least that?

We know that from the start, for both Trump and Netanyahu, it’s been baseless hatred that had them snared and got them removed. Op-ed.

Likud approves three reserved spots on party slate

Likud Secretariat approves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to reserve three spot on the party list in the next election.

Martin Oliner: Bennett lied his way to the premiership

Bennett is responsible for bringing down the Right and its iconic prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Opinion.

Netanyahu, Gantz reach compromise on Jerusalem Flag March

Flag March rescheduled for next week after being cancelled twice in May and June.

Netanyahu pushing for early primaries, Likud MKs say

'We're at the end of the Netanyahu era,' says Likud lawmaker, as party gearing up for challenges to Netanyahu's leadership.

Edelstein: Netanyahu needs to be replaced, I'll run against him

Health Minister has reportedly informed senior Likud members that he intends to run for the party leadership.

'Mansour Abbas puts his national aspirations aside'

Ahead of vote on new government, MK Orbach of Yamina says:Agreement with Abbas is based mainly on budgetary and civic issues.

Netanyahu fails to convene Likud leadership primaries

Senior Likud members torpedo bid to hold leadership primaries which was last-ditch effort to prevent Bennett-Lapid government.

Last-ditch effort: Netanyahu called Gideon Sa'ar

Report: PM suggested that Gideon Sa'ar meet and reconsider his proposal for rotation. Sa'ar refused.

Austrian Chancellor thanks Netanyahu for COVID-19 warning

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz thanks PM Netanyahu for alerting him to the dangers of COVID-19, prompting him to take swift action.

Netanyahu: Biggest election fraud in the history of democracy

"We're witness to biggest election fraud in the history of the state, in my opinion in the history of democracy - people feel cheated."

Netanyahu's pleas to MK Abbas revealed

PM reportedly told Ra'am chairman: I am the only one who can open a new page with Arab society.

Iran's FM: Netanyahu is going into the dustbin of history

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomes the fact Benjamin Netanyahu will no longer serve as Israel’s Prime Minister.

PM: Stopping Iran more important than friendship with US

PM Netanyahu at ceremony to inaugurate new Mossad head says he told President Biden Israel will act to stop Iranian nuclear threat.

Former Netanyahu aide: 'Bibi despises his rivals'

Netanyahu's former media advisor voices optimism about a new, trustworthy coalition, says her one-time boss not to be trusted.

'No one would have voted for you if they knew you'd do this'

Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Bennett of 'deception of the century,' condemns plans to form unity government with Yair Lapid.

Right-wing MKs vow to guarantee rotation deal

Leaders of right-wing parties say they will ensure fulfilment of 3-way rotation deal between Netanyahu, Bennett, and Sa'ar.