Benjamin Netanyahu

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

Netanyahu to Fox News:

'Drone attacks on Ukraine are a taste of what Iran can do to us'

Opposition Leader warns Iranian kamikaze drones used by Russia portend future attacks on Israel and the West if Iran deal renewed.

Netanyahu plans peace deal with Saudi Arabia

Former Prime Minister gives wide-ranging interview ahead of November elections, including his hope to achieve peace deal with Saudi Arabia.

Netanyahu: Lapid to blame for economic, security problems

Former PM at INN-Besheva conference: Lapid said he didn't understand anything about economics and he proved it.

MK Ben Gvir:

'Some in Netanyahu's circle want a government with Gantz'

Otzma Yehudit chairman: I condemn rock attacks on Arabs, but for every rock thrown an Arab, there are a thousand thrown at my children.

Netanyahu: I'll look into supplying weapons to Ukraine

In an interview with USA TODAY, former PM Netanyahu says he 'hopes Putin is having second thoughts' about reconstituting 'Russian realm.'

Netanyahu's office:

'We're considering a pre-election debate, but chances are low'

Lapid says he would be ready for a debate with the opposition leader. Netanyahu's office says the idea is being considered.

"Gantz is a leftist"

Netanyahu: I will not abandon Religious Zionism

Netanyahu to Likud supporters in Dimona: Gantz wants a Palestinian capital in Jerusalem, I will not form a government with him.

Gantz pushes 'Never Netanyahu' pledge on coalition partners

'I will never sit with Netanyahu under any circumstances, I won't even negotiate with him,' says Defense Minister.

Security remains the top concern for Israeli voters

Will the recent spade of terror attacks drive Israelis to form a more hawkish government?

Netanyahu:

'I don't think Trump is antisemitic'

Former PM rejects allegations that Trump is antisemitic: He has a Jewish son-in-law and his daughter converted to Judaism.

Netanyahu: Learning English is mandatory

Likud chairman says he disagrees with Yitzhak Goldknopf on the need to study English in school.

Netanyahu: Vote for Shaked if you want to burn votes

Former PM says 'it doesn't make any sense to vote for a party polling below the electoral threshold.

Meretz to demand passage of 'Netanyahu Law' within 3 months

Left-wing lawmaker conditions her party's support after elections to full backing for law aimed at preventing Netanyahu from becoming PM.

Netanyahu: Israel's rise is a miracle of faith

'Obama believed peace brings power, I believe power brings peace,' says Opposition Leader in interview with CBN.

Samaria Regional Council head:

'Vote Likud, we need a right-wing government led by Netanyahu'

Yossi Dagan calls on public to vote for Likud and bring about right-wing government led by Netanyahu: We must unite and bring victory.

Netanyahu: Govt. was right not to send weapons to Ukraine

Opposition leader gives rare praise to government policy in response to war between Russia and Ukraine.

Netanyahu:

'We won't form gov't with Gantz or Lapid, they're leftists'

Opposition Leader Netanyahu distances himself from his own advisor who said Likud may form government with Benny Gantz.

Ben-Gvir: Netanyahu's handlers prefer a government with Gantz

'I pray Bibi will lead Israel.' Rightist MK doubles down on support for Netanyahu even after on stage snub, blaming Netanyahu's aides.

Kfar Chabad:

Netanyahu refuses to go on stage until Ben Gvir steps down

Organizers demanded Ben-Gvir to get off the stage to allow Netanyahu and other Likud members to address the crowd.

Yesh Atid blasts Netanyahu:

'An opposition leader who only cares about himself'

Yesh Atid and Likud trade barbs after Netanyahu refuses to attend briefing on Lebanon maritime border agreement.

Netanyahu responds to Kanye West's comments on Jews

'We've dealt with bigger problems that these stupidities.' Israeli Opposition Leader tells Bill Maher.

Liberman:

'We will fight until the last bullet'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman vows to continue fighting until he stops Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu's promise to the Religious Zionism party

Opposition leader MK Netanyahu speaks with Religious Zionism's MKs Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, asking they bring votes from outside the bloc.

Poll:

Israelis back Lebanon deal, even during election period

Channel 12 News poll find most Israelis support signing maritime border agreement, though most believe Lapid's motive was political.

Netanyahu:

'When you surrender to Nasrallah you get riots in Jerusalem'

Former PM says 'surrender to terrorism' to blame for violence in Jerusalem and Samaria over Sukkot holiday.

Jerusalem is burning:

'Shoot anyone who picks up a rock, firebomb or a weapon'

Netanyahu: This is the result of a weak government on all fronts.

Netanyahu on maritime agreement: Lapid surrenders to Hezbollah

Opposition leader says deal reached by PM Lapid with Lebanon proves he is not fit to be prime minister or face the threat of Iran.

Netanyahu's grandson completes Talmud at bar mitzvah

Shmuel Roth, grandson of former PM Netanyahu, holds a siyum shas at his Bar Mitzvah in Mea Shearim.

Netanyahu: Lapid, Gantz surrendered to Hezbollah's blackmail

Final maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon reportedly to be signed on October 20.

Minor questioned over threats to Netanyahu

Israel Police says minor threatened Netanyahu during a live broadcast on Instagram.

Shaked:

'If Netanyahu brings me down, he's going down with me'

Jewish Home chairwoman claims: Netanyahu has no chance of forming a government if I don't pass the threshold.

Podcast:

Lapid’s inflated confidence without competence

Why we need Netanyahu.

Netanyahu to Religious-Zionists:

'No need for a sectoral party, we represent you'

'My visits to Kotel aren't for show - I respect tradition.'

Netanyahu discharged from hospital

All test results clear after opposition leader experienced chest pains on Yom Kippur.

Netanyahu goes to hospital after chest pains during Yom Kippur

Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu felt chest pains during Yom Kippur prayers in his synagogue in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu:

'Why the warnings about Ben Gvir but not Tibi and Odeh?'

Opposition leader calls maritime deal illegal, a 'shameful surrender' to Hezbollah which will lead to war.

Netanyahu seeks approval to promote his book during election

Opposition leader asks Likud's legal advisor to issue opinion that would allow him to promote his new book during the election period.

Public Security Minister:

'Netanyahu is behaving exactly like Nasrallah'

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev compares Netanyahu to Hezbollah leader: He has no idea what is going on.

Settlement leaders ask Netanyahu to stop attacking Shaked

Senior officials in the settlements warn attacks on Jewish Home not wise when failure of that party could prevent a right-wing government.

Netanyahu:

'Lapid has no mandate for maritime deal, it won't bind us'

Opposition leader accuses prime minister of giving sovereign Israeli territory to an enemy state, surrendering to Hezbollah.

Shaked responds to Netanyahu:

'Your personal hatred endangers the right-wing bloc'

Shaked fires back after Netanyahu urged voters not to vote for her: The Jewish Home is the only chance for a right-wing government.

Likud MK:

'I regret standing behind Netanyahu in court'

MK Yisrael Katz insists his relationship with Netanyahu is good: He is our candidate for Prime Minister and I have always respected that.

Mansour Abbas:

'We will not support Netanyahu, he is history'

Ra'am chairman blasts Benjamin Netanyahu: He is the one who returned the fascist Ben Gvir to the Israeli parliament.

Netanyahu promises:

'Amichai Chikli will be a minister in the next government'

Likud chairman blasts decision to disqualify Chikli from running: Those who didn't want him as an MK will get him as a minister.

Shaked to Netanyahu:

'I'm your last chance, let me work'

Jewish Home chairwoman responds to Likud campaign calling on her to withdraw: Your campaigns and initiatives only make me more determined.

Ben Gvir:

'If our party is large, Netanyahu will have to take us'

Despite his past criticism of him, Ben Gvir says he supports Netanyahu for Prime Minister.

Gantz:

'If Netanyahu forms a government, call me for an exit interview'

Defense Minister on Lapid's call for two-state solution: We are in favor of two entities, which cannot be a state that endangers Israel.

Netanyahu meets leading rabbi in Bnei Brak

Likud leader and former PM Netanyahu meets Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, top haredi rabbi, at his Bnei Brak home.