Benjamin Netanyahu

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

Watch: PM Netanyahu welcomes Pollard to Israel

Israeli Prime Minister greets Pollard at Ben Gurion Airport, 35 years after being arrested for espionage in the US.

Gantz: We saved Israel from Netanyahu

Blue and White chairman says Netanyahu chose 'path of deception,' has to go.

Netanyahu speaks to Putin

PM and Russian President discuss the situation in Syria and other regional developments.

Netanyahu's map angered Morocco

PM appears in video with a map separating Western Sahara from Morocco. Foreign Ministry spokesman: It was an error which will be corrected.

Netanyahu seeking to renew 'right-wing bloc'?

Prime Minister meets heads of United Torah Judaism and Shas, seeks to find out whether they would agree to renew the right-wing bloc.

Yesha Council head: More people joining Sa'ar

Yesha Council Head blames Netanyahu for failure to implement Israeli sovereignty, believes more will join Sa'ar's party.

Israel continues to lead world in Corona vaccinations

A little over a week into the vaccination campaign about 379,000 Israelis vaccinated; 98,916 over the past day.

Israel: Netanyahu wants 4.5M people vaccinated in 30 Days

Prime Minister plans to vaccinate 75,000/day and 95% of at-risk population by end of January enabling country to reopen struggling economy.

After the storm: Netanyahu's Likud on the decline?

With another Knesset election in late March and voices of discontent across the Right, is PM Netanyahu headed for his last dance?

PM and King of Morocco speak first time since resuming relations

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu talks with King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Netanyahu invites him to visit Israel.

Bennett: Netanyahu offered me to enter the government

Yamina chairman says Netanyahu called him two weeks ago and offered him to join the government as Defense Minister but that he declined.

Netanyahu invites King of Morocco to Israel

PM Netanyahu speaks with the King of Morocco for the first time since the agreement to normalize ties between the two countries.

The conversation in which Elkin was ridiculed

TV report says senior Likud members mocked Ze'ev Elkin in phone call with Netanyahu after Elkin's announcement that he is joining Sa'ar.

Netanyahu: Israel will be first nation to defeat COVID-19

PM Netanyahu revealed his strategy for what he expects to be the final months of the virus.

Netanyahu's deal: Only 3 'Young Settlements' to be regulated

PM , Ra'am party leader reach deal by which only 3 out of 70 'Young Settlements' will be regularize d in exchange for 3 Bedouin communities

Ministers approve: Two-week lockdown starting Sunday

Cabinet ministers approve two-week lockdown that will include restrictions on movement in an attempt to bring down number of COVID-19 cases.

Netanyahu:

'Israel could be among 1st countries to emerge from crisis'

Prime Minister says start of vaccination campaign could herald end of coronavirus crisis, but morbidity numbers are still rising.

Bennett: My goal is to replace Netanyahu

Yamina chairman blasts Netanyahu's conduct. "I will not support moves that will rescue the prime minister from his trial."

Netanyahu accuses Gantz of dragging Israel to elections

Before meeting Jared Kushner, PM accuses Blue and White party of reneging on agreements, seeking an undemocratic legal 'revolution.'

Deal averting government collapse to go up for vote Monday

Knesset to vote Monday on deal between Blue and White, Likud to avoid snap elections, give more time to reach budget compromise.

Netanyahu plans full closure of air travel into Israel

Following reports of fast-spreading coronavirus mutation in Europe and South Africa, Israeli PM pushes for closure of air travel to Israel.

Last ditch effort to prevent elections

Likud and Blue and White agree to postpone deadline for approving budget by two weeks.

Netanyahu warns of fast-spreading COVID mutation from UK

PM says ban on flights from UK, South Africa, Denmark critical to stop spread of new coronavirus mutation.

Anti-vaxxers' new claim: Netanyahu took placebo

Anti-vaccine activists claim Sheba Dir. Gen. was caught on tape asking for PM's 'placebo' vaccine, when all he asked for was a 'flask'.

Barak: Sa'ar's move is a blow to Netanyahu

Former PM calls for all the parties who oppose Netanyahu to unite in order to defeat him in the election.

Gantz to members of his faction: We are going to elections

Contacts between Likud and Blue and White on compromise to prevent elections continue, but there's no solution in sight.

Netanyahu lights Hanukkah candles while in isolation

PM lights Hanukkah candles with the family. "There are things I can only do from a distance at the moment."

Bennett rejects Netanyahu request to join government

Likud seeks to bring Yamina party into government with 3 senior ministries in order to avoid elections.

Netanyahu to isolate until Friday: I feel great

PM to enter self-isolation after meeting with COVID-19 carrier despite testing negative for the disease.

Employee at Netanyahu's office tests positive for COVID-19

Prime Minister's Office says he does not require isolation. The epidemiological investigation continues.

Netanyahu to be first world leader to be vaccinated - on camera

"The dangers of not being vaccinated outweigh those of the vaccine; I'll be first, & I hope everyone will follow suit."

US medal given to Israeli National Security Advisor

U.S. National Security Advisor presented his Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat with the highest honorary award given to non-US citizens.

Gideon Sa'ar: 'I won't sit in government under Netanyahu'

Gideon Sa'ar clarifies: 'I won't be in government headed by Binyamin Netanyahu. I'll remain in opposition.'

Gantz: Netanyahu will no longer be Prime Minister

Blue and White chairman attacks Netanyahu, says he will not be Israel's Prime Minister after next election.

Netanyahu 'moved to tears' by Honduran send off for Israeli team

Israeli Prime Minister shares video of Hondurans expressing their appreciation of Israeli relief mission. 'I was moved to tears'.

'We are bringing hope and blessing to the people of Israel'

Netanyahu lights first Hanukkah candle via Zoom with WZO and representatives of Diaspora Jewish communities.

Netanyahu: The light of peace has never shone brighter

PM Netanyahu, Ambassador Friedman attend lighting of Hanukkah candles at Western Wall. 'We bring the light of vaccines and peace.'

PM: We will vaccinate 60,00 people a day starting Dec. 27

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Health Minister Edelstein meet with HMO directors to prepare to distribute coronavirus vaccines.

Netanyahu: First vaccines to be given on December 27

PM says he will be the first in Israel to receive the coronavirus vaccine, will be able to vaccinate 60,000 people a day.

First vaccines to arrive in Israel on Thursday

United Cargo will fly from Chicago about 100,000 packages on converted planes to carry vaccines in required cold.

Netanyahu tries cultured meat: 'No difference'

PM Netanyahu visits Aleph Farms, which produces meat without need to slaughter animals. 'Israel will be a major power in alternative meat.'

Netanyahu seeks 'firm, non-populist' COVID Cabinet decision

Netanyahu attacks appointment of judges, 'Public understands serious reforms need to be made in this system; it cannot continue.'

Gantz: Elections would be a disaster for the country

"Netanyahu has wasted the past six months; I don't believe anything he says anymore."

The book Netanyahu found touching and 'powerful'

Bereaved parents of terror victims meet with Prime Minister, presenting him with book featuring personal objects left by terror victims.

Third Wave of Pandemic

Netanyahu: I won't hesitate to impose new restrictions

'Israel is entering a third wave of the coronavirus,' Prime Minister warns. 'We have to lower the infection rate. We've shown we can do it.'

Lapid: Blue & White made too many sacrifices – hope they learned

Lapid called on Yesh Atid - Telem to stay united - 'We're seeing one protracted disaster from an administrative & ethical point of view.'

Will Netanyahu and Edelstein vaccinate before cameras?

Prime Minister and Health Minister weigh vaccine photo-opportunity.

Netanyahu: We need unity - not division

The PM says country needs unity at a time of national emergency, praises coronavirus effort, calls out Gantz's hypocrisy.

Is Iran’s time running out?

The clock is ticking on Iran. With the targeted killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh the temperature rose by more than a few degrees. Opinion.

PM welcomes Ethiopian immigrants: 'Touched to see you here'

PM Netanyahu at ceremony welcoming 500 Ethiopian immigrants arriving in the country: 'It's been a long time since I've been so touched.'

Gantz: Netanyahu, you've lost it

Blue and White party responds to PM's accusations during his speech. Yamina: The Likud is preoccupied with politics and spreading hatred.

Likud lawmakers barred from travelling abroad

Prime Minister Netanyahu prohibits Likud MKs from flying abroad this week to ensure they are available to vote against Knesset dissolution.

Netanyahu to Gantz: This isn't the time for elections

PM addresses DM Gantz ahead of tonight's announcement: 'U-turn from politics needed for citizens of Israel.'

PM to 1st Israir pilot to fly to Dubai: You brought peace closer

PM Netanyahu, Transportation Minister Regev congratulate pilot of first Israir commercial flight to Dubai upon the flight's landing.

Netanyahu to police: 'Tighten and improve COVID-19 enforcement.'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits 'National Coronavirus Enforcement Authority'

Netanyahu calls on Benny Gantz to avert government's collapse

'Blue and White violated our deal from day one,' says PM, urging Gantz to prevent dissolution of the Knesset and snap elections.

Blue & White MK: We'll support Gantz in whatever he decides

Gantz to decide today or tomorrow whether to support bill to dissolve Knesset.

1st commercial flight from Dubai: 'We'll be visiting often'

On November 26, the first commercial flight between Israel and Dubai landed at Ben Gurion. Netanyahu was on hand to greet 1st time visitors.

Netanyahu: 'We'll vote against elections, for unity'

Netanyahu declares his party will oppose bill to dissolve Knesset: 'Israelis need government that works not for politics, but for them.'