Benjamin Netanyahu

Bennett: Netanyahu has to go

Yamina chairman Naftali Bennett says PM Netanyahu should "go home" because of failure to close Ben Gurion Airport to keep mutations out.

Netanyahu appears in court to deny charges against him

Prime Minister makes appearance at Jerusalem District Court, denying charges against him before leaving the court ahead of deliberations.

Watch: Israel easing lockdown as vaccine drive takes effect

PM Netanyahu credits vaccination drive with reduced infection rate as businesses reopen, Israel cancels some Covid lockdown directives.

Netanyahu: This is pure anti-Semitism

Netanyahu responds to ICC ruling that it has jurisdiction over Judea and Samaria, paving the way for probe of alleged Israeli 'war crimes.'

Netanyahu: ICC proved once again that it is a political body

Prime Minister Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling that it has jurisdiction over Palestinian Authority-assigned territories.

Netanyahu chooses Steve Bannon protege to run election campaign

Former Breitbart News reporter and Steve Bannon protege Aaron Klein tapped to run Netanyahu's election campaign.

Gantz and Netanyahu trade barbs at Cabinet meeting

The Prime Minister and Alternate Prime Minister entered a heated exchange at a near-impasse during a cabinet meeting about COVID-19.

Netanyahu: The virus is raging, get vaccinated

PM says 80% of new coronavirus cases are from the British mutation in Cabinet meeting to extend lockdown.

Egypt conditioning Netanyahu visit on support for two states?

Axios report: Netanyahu wants to visit Cairo, but Sisi has conditioned visit on Netanyahu making a positive statement on the PA issue.

Gantz: Netanyahu is playing with human lives

Blue and White chairman blasts Netanyahu after he canceled a cabinet meeting to discuss the coronavirus lockdown.

Netanyahu makes another offer to Smotrich

PM reportedly willing to give Smotrich a spot for a candidate of his choice on Likud slate in exchange for right-wing alliance.

'It's not surprising Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet'

White House press secretary downplays fact that Biden hasn't yet spoken to PM: He hasn't called every foreign leader yet.

Netanyahu: Goal to vaccinate 90% of people over 50

PM delivers update on fight against COVID pandemic. 'We are in middle of race between the vaccinations and the mutation.'

Netanyahu expected to reserve spot for Orly Levy-Abekasis

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is expected to reserve a spot for Orly Levy-Abekasis on the Likud slate in the upcoming election.

Watch: Arrests, use of water cannon against Jerusalem protesters

Police arrest and use water cannon against leftist protesters in Jerusalem.

Iran threatens to demolish Tel Aviv, Haifa if Israel strikes

With Biden administration taking soft-ball approach to Iran threat, Netanyahu says Israel will defend itself wherever & whenever necessary.

Amit Segal: 'Smotrich convinced Netanyahu to leave Ben-Gvir out'

In an interview on Channel 12 News, journalist & political analyst Amit Segal says Smotrich doesn't see added value of joint run with Otzma.

PM seeks to add 2 weeks to lockdown

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein visit Clalit clinic in Ar'ara, say Israel close to beating coronavirus.

Netanyahu announces extension of lockdown

PM visits Sderot vaccine distribution center, calls on nation to act as one to stop spread of the coronavirus disease.

Young settlements director: Government did too little, too late

The director of the young settlements' protest for recognition blames political agendas for leaving residents without official standing

Netanyahu: 'Never Again' isn't a slogan - it's our mission

'People thought that after horrors of the Holocaust, humanity would finally learn its lesson. They were dead wrong,' says Netanyahu.

Facebook deletes Netanyahu post

PM's post calling for info on people over 60 who have not been vaccinated taken down for violating company privacy policy.

'It cannot be that in our state people fear to walk the streets'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Arab sector local council heads to discuss his proposal to defeat violence and crime in Arab society.

750 shekels to every citizen:

Netanyahu presents 'massive' COVID economic stimulus plan

PM and Finance Minister unveil 'massive' nine-step economic stimulus plan, with bailouts for small businesses and aid to the unemployed.

Liberman: 4,000 COVID deaths are Netanyahu's fault

Yisrael Beytenu chairman criticizes PM, claims haredi MKs support Bnei Brak hasidim who attacked police officers.

Watch: Netanyahu 'looks forward to working with' Biden

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu congratulated incoming US President Joe Biden.

Netanyahu: Bnei Brak wedding was bloodshed

Government convenes to discuss extending lockdown due to high morbidity rates.

Netanyahu presents syringe with which he was vaccinated

Prime Minister in new video: This is the syringe with which I received the first vaccine among the millions we brought to Israel.

Netanyahu to seek 10 day extension of lockdown

Health Ministry seeks 2-week lockdown extension, Pm seeks to extend lockdown to end of January as morbidity remains high.

Netanyahu: We may have to extend lockdown

Prime Minister says world leaders are amazed at Israel's success in vaccinating its population, but a further lockdown may still be needed.

Netanyahu's lawyers:

'PM's accused of acts for which he hasn't even been questioned'

PMs attorneys tell court he denies charges: 'Investigations opened without AG approval and indictment includes fabricated allegations.'

PM: There has never been a better ambassador than David Friedman

Prime Minister thanks outgoing US Ambassador to Israel for his work in strengthening US-Israel ties, correcting historic injustices.

Netanyahu: Hope to regulate Young Settlements in coming days

Cabinet convenes to discuss appointment of full-time police commissioner.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu will not be a minister in my government

New Hope chairman not ruling out a coalition with Likud, but says Netanyahu will not serve as a minister in such a government.

Bennett: Why did we wait until now to test incoming passengers?

Yamina chairman criticizes Netanyahu for waiting to order that people entering Israel be required to undergo coronavirus testing.

PM apologizes again for 'Arabs flocking to polls in droves'

PM delivers speech in Nazareth in which he pledges to fight crime in Arab sector, ensure personal security for Arab citizens.

Arabs riot in Nazareth ahead of Netanyahu visit

12 protesters arrested in riot as PM prepares to deliver "important speech" from Nazareth.

9 arrested during protests in front of the PM's residence

Torch-bearing crowds made their way to the Prime Minister's residence in the early morning.

Poll: Netanyahu strengthens, Sa'ar weakens

New poll shows Likud rising by 2 seats, New Hope falling by 2 seats, but only anti-Netanyahu bloc has chance of forming coalition.

Netanyahu: We will remember Adelson's contributions forever

Prime Minister pays tribute to US Jewish businessman, philanthropist who contributed millions to Jewish and Israeli causes.

Netanyahu cancels Cabinet meeting after Gantz speech

Cabinet meeting would have dealt with appointment of permanent police commissioner, head of Israel Prison Service.

Netanyahu authorizes 800 new housing units in Judea & Samaria

PM Netanyahu instructed gov't to go ahead with planned building of housing units in a number of Judea & Samaria communities.

Report: PM tried to forge alliance between Otzma, National Union

Officials close to PM invited National Union chief and Otzma Yehudit leader to meet for possible joint run - but Ben-Gvir reportedly refused

Watch: Massive delivery of COVID vaccines arrives in Israel

700,000 of doses of coronavirus vaccine arrive in Israel onboard El Al plane. 'Israel will be first country to end pandemic,' says Netanyahu

Confirmed:

Israel agreed to be 'giant testing trial lab for COVID vaccines'

Globes: 'Concept of Israel as a giant testing trial lab for COVID-19 vaccinations came from several sources.'

PM was taken to secure compound during protest outside his home

Netanyahu and his wife were taken to secure compound at their residence last weekend after several protesters breached a checkpoint outside.

Netanyahu: We will vaccinate all Israelis by end of March

PM announces massive new shipment of Pfizer vaccines next week. 'We will be first country to emerge from corona crisis.'

Netanyahu, Gantz reach agreement on 10-day full lockdown

New restrictions to be implemented beginning this Friday. Schools to be closed while leaving house to be curtailed.

PM to Peretz: Join Smotrich, Bennett

PM Netanyahu sits down with MK Peretz to insist he remain with a right-wing party.

PM to convene govt. to tighten lockdown

Coronavirus Czar calls to close schools, says students come home and infect parents.

Gideon Sa'ar: I will not agree to a rotation with Netanyahu

New Hope party chairman clarifies he will not be a part of a government led by Netanyahu, says partnership with Meretz is unlikely.

'There's nothing stopping Netanyahu from uprooting settlements'

Ex-Likud minister vows New Hope party will normalize status of settlements, warns that Netanyahu could pursue new disengagement plan.

Millionth person to be vaccinated is released convicted murderer

PM Netanyahu, Minister Edelstein take picture with millionth Israeli to receive coronavirus vaccine, a man who served time for murder of 2.

Likud will not hold primaries for Knesset slate

Likud secretariat approves Netanyahu's proposal to cancel the primaries for the Likud leadership and Knesset slate.

Netanyahu: There's a lot of potential in the Arab sector

PM not ruling out Arabs candidate on Likud slate: There is no reason for the Arab public to be outside the mainstream of power.

Netanyahu: 'Be vaccinated and get life back on track'

"It's safe", PM Netanyahu said about the vaccines. "It provides our family with protection. Provides our country with protection"

Netanyahu speaks with parents of Ahuvya Sandak

PM invites parents of boy killed in police chase to meet him as protests against police continue across country.

Netanyahu offers Be'er Sheva Mayor a spot on Likud slate

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly invited Be’er Sheva Mayor Ruvik Danilovich. The Mayor rejected the offer.

Poll: Sa'ar can form coalition without Netanyahu

Survey finds Likud winning plurality of seats, but anti-Netanyahu coalition winning more seats than pro-Netanyahu coaltiion.

Report: Netanyahu looking to make Pollard a Likud MK

PM said to be considering drafting Jonathan Pollard into the Likud's Knesset list with a top position, guaranteeing him seat in next Knesset