Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu, Bennett to meet Thursday

Incumbent PM, Yamina chairman to hold private meeting after president imposes mandate to form government on Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: Stop the personal boycotts

PM vows to 'establish a strong government of action, not a government of paralysis' after receiving mandate from the president.

Likud members would support Netanyahu's presidency

Nearly seventy percent of Likud officials say that they would support Prime Minister Netanyahu if he were to run for President.

Netanyahu arrives at Jerusalem court as evidentiary stage begins

Prime Minister enters Jerusalem court as first hearing in evidentiary stage of trial opens.

Key donor urges Netanyahu to step aside, run for president

'Accept the honor of being president and step aside as PM,' says Australian businessman Joseph Gutnick. 'Bring Sa'ar and Bennett into Likud'

President Netanyahu?

Likud MKs looking into possibility of pushing other candidate as PM, with Netanyahu being elected president and made immune from prosecution

Report: Bennett aiming for rightist gov't with Netanyahu, Sa'ar

Yamina chairman reportedly looking to enlist New Hope chief Gideon Sa'ar in bid to form right-wing government led by Netanyahu.

Netanyahu trial: Testimony phase to begin tomorrow

PM Netanyahu to attend first hearing as prosecution begins delivering testimony in Case 4000.

Report: Bennett offered Premiership by right and left

Yamina chairman meets Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid for first time since election. Netanyahu offers rotation deal.

Bennett-Netanyahu meeting ends after 3 hours

A meeting between Yamina party chairman Naftali Bennett and prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu has ended after three hours.

Bennett meets PM Netanyahu: 'We have one goal - to form a gov't'

PM Netanyahu, Yamina chair MK Bennett, meet Friday afternoon for coalition talks. 'Goal is to form a good, stable, government - quickly.'

Bennett will not recommend Lapid

Yamina chairman will likely recommend himself to be PM in meeting with President Rivlin next week.

Bennett, Netanyahu to meet tomorrow

Bennett and Lapid to meet Saturday night to discuss formation of government following last week's elections.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu dismantling the state

PM slammed for refusing to allow Benny Gantz's term as justice minister to be extended, leaving Israel with no justice minister.

Netanyahu's proposal to Bennett

PM offers Yamina leader several spots in Likud, ministerial positions in exchange for his support to form a government.

Likud Officials:

'Netanyahu doesn't want to be first in line to form gov't'

Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Netanyahu wants his opponents to get first mandate to form government - expecting them to fail.

The vaccines are here because of Bibi

Many refuse to give the PM any credit for the success of Israel's vaccination campaign despite the words of Pfizer's CEO. Op Ed

Mansour Abbas leaning towards supporting Netanyahu government

United Arab List chairman reportedly ready to support minority Likud government on condition Itamar Ben Gvir is not a minister.

Netanyahu warns: Israel moving down on vaccine waiting list

Netanyahu attacks party heads: 'Leave petty politics behind and ensure the order of vaccines critical for the good of the Jewish People.'

Litzman: We are with Netanyahu, there is no question at all

Minister of Housing and Construction stresses Agudat Yisrael's support for Netanyahu: Our goal is to establish a right-wing coalition.

Netanyahu's nightmare scenario

A small possibility exists of a right-wing government being formed without the Likud.

Netanyahu to Sa'ar: I'll step down after a year

Netanyahu reportedly proposed to New Hope chairman that he join his government and assume the role of PM after one year.

Gideon Sa'ar to Netanyahu:

'The time has come to step aside and let Israel move forward'

After Netanyahu denied 61 seats needed to form government, New Hope chief calls on PM to resign and enable Israel to end political deadlock

Likud: 'Bloc of change' will bring laws from Iran to the Knesset

Likud blasts the left's intention to submit a bill that would prevent a person with criminal indictments from serving as Prime Minister.

In fourth campaign Netanyahu secures largest-ever electoral lead

Long-serving prime minister thanked citizens, tweeting: “You gave a huge victory for the right and the Likud under my leadership.” Op-ed.

Report: Netanyahu looking to form minority govt. with UAL

PM looking at ways to avoid 5th election, including minority government with support of United Arab List and bringing over New Hope MKs.

Netanyahu to leave Likud, make way for right-wing coalition?

A political expert offers 3 options amid another deadlocked election, but will Netanyahu choose one of them?

Netanyahu: We brought a tremendous achievement

Netanyahu in post-election speech: I suggest to all Knesset members who believe in the principles of the right not to disqualify us.

Netanyahu: A huge victory for the right and for the Likud

Netanyahu responds to exit polls: It is clear that a large majority of Israeli citizens want a strong and stable right-wing government.

Netanyahu congratulates Smotrich on his party's achievement

The Prime Minister also spoke with Shas chairman Aryeh Deri following the publication of the exit polls.

Sa'ar: Netanyahu breaking Likud party rules

Sa'ar accuses Netanyahu of campaign meddling, says there's 'Zero chance' of party failing to pass voting threshold.

Israel Votes 2021:

Netanyahu: This is a festival for Israeli democracy

Prime Minister calls on Israelis to participate in fourth election in under two years. 'We're proud of our country. We'll get back to life.'

Netanyahu: Israel’s indispensable statesman

The Likud leader has developed Israel’s bilateral ties with dozens of nations on a basis of shared economic and strategic interests.Op-ed.

Netanyahu posts video, Bennett responds

PM demands that Bennett cancel his surplus agreement with Sa'ar. Bennett responds: Cancel your secret agreement with Mansour Abbas.

Netanyahu: I thank God for coming out of coronavirus safely

Read the full texts of the notes left in the Western Wall by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu.

Polls predicting right-wing surge - due to dislike for Netanyahu

Polls are predicting the right-wing bloc will expand dramatically and the one biggest reason appears to be internal strife.

Netanyahu declares 'victory' over COVID-19

With almost half of Israel's population fully vaccinated for Corona & the economy reopening, Netanyahu takes credit for defeating virus.

Netanyahu’s feats merit his being Israel’s next Prime Minister

Netanyahu's achievements, including his handling of the vaccine and the peace agreements make opposing him an uphill battle. Op-ed.

Netanyahu pledges: Flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca

In interview with Arab news outlets, Netanyahu pledges to organize direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mecca for Israeli Muslims.

Bennett: I will not lend a hand to a government headed by Lapid

Yamina chairman signs a document in which he commits not to sit in a government under Yair Lapid.

Outrage against Netanyahu in Mahane Yehuda market

Shopkeepers in Jerusalem's iconic marketplace outraged after market shuttered for hours ahead of PM's planned visit - which was then nixed.

Netanyahu: Religious Zionism like a battered person

PM gives interview in which he says he is the biggest supporter of the religious Zionist community.

Netanyahu: Nationality Law isn't against Arabs

PM explains that the Nationality Law is not directed against Arabs but rather is meant to prevent illegal immigration.

Netanyahu's plan to 'erase' Bennett

Document obtained by Israel Hayom newspaper reveals how PM is planning to influence who leads the national-religious public.

Tens of thousands demonstrate against Netanyahu in Jerusalem

About 20,000 people demonstrate near PM's residence in Jerusalem.

Bennett reveals: Netanyahu offered me the Defense Minister post

Yamina chairman says he turned down Netanyahu's offer to serve as Defense Minister.

UAE lashes out: 'We won't be part of electioneering'

'UAE signed Abraham Accords for hope and opportunities, not individual leaders,' Emirati official says.

'Middle East change brought about by rise of Iran and Israel'

Netanyahu to i24NEWS: We will not have another lockdown, I will turn Israel into an economic powerhouse.

Bennett to Netanyahu: I do not work for you

Yamina chairman responds to Netanyahu's video in which Netanyahu asked Bennett to commit not to form a government with Yair Lapid.

UAE 'cold shoulders' Bibi? Peace with Israel - not its leader

In a new report, it appears the UAE was the one behind refusal to allow Netanyahu into country on election eve.

Netanyahu: 'It's either us - or a failing government'

PM Netanyahu urges Likud voters: 'I ask each and every one of you to bring three Likud members to the voting booth. It's us - or Lapid.'

Anger against Netanyahu in UAE

UAE leaders express shock PM revealed plans to invest $10 billion in Jewish State, say PM using UAE for election purposes.

'Yamina only party that can form coalition'

Candidate for Yamina party, Jeremy Saltan, says Netanyahu targeting Bennett due to his ability to replace the Prime Minister.

Report: Netanyahu tried to block Jordanian flights over Israel

According to media reports, Netanyahu tried to stop all flights from Jordan over Israeli airspace following alleged Temple Mt dispute.

Netanyahu: Four more Arab states to sign deals with Israel

In what some perceive as another campaign move by the Netanyahu team, the Prime Minister announced talks with 4 more Arab states.

Netanyahu promises: No more lockdowns

Netanyahu says Israel will not be seeing another COVID lockdown post-elections.

Netanyahu, Lapid to hold pre-election debate?

PM agrees to Yesh Atid leader's demand to hold a debate ahead of next week's election.

Bennett: My dream - a right-wing government to heal the Nation

Bennett to residents of Beit El: 'We aren't locked in on any approach - we're more worried about the country and its people.'

Netanyahu to interviewer: Take off your headphones

Prime minister angered by repeated interruptions during his remarks in interview with Ynet.

Benny Gantz calls PM Netanyahu 'trash'

Defense Minister excoriates Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling him 'that trash' - before walking back comment.