Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu 'hopes to see Pollard in Israel soon'

Israeli officials welcome news of Pollard's terminated restrictions. Bennett: 'Waiting for you, Jonathan.'

Prime Minister Netanyahu undergoes colonoscopy

Two bowel polyps found during Netanyahu's colonoscopy. 'The Prime Minister is in excellent health and he has returned to his duties.'

Netanyahu & Pompeo summarize 'intimate productive conversation'

Read the full transcript of the statements of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US Sec of State Pompeo at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem

Watch: Protest leader compares Netanyahu to Hitler

Sadi Ben Sheetrit, one of the leaders of the protests outside PM's residence, documented comparing Netanyahu to Nazi leader.

Netanyahu: This is the beginning of the end of the coronavirus

PM delivers optimistic message to the nation following deals to secure millions of doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

Netanyahu, Rivlin congratulate President-elect Biden

Israeli President and Prime Minister speak to US President-elect Joe Biden, discuss strong US-Israel relationship.

Shaked: Netanyahu is putting politics above all

Shaked: 'Millions paid terrible price for shocking COVID management, now Netanyahu once again puts politics 1st, chooses to attack Bennett.'

Netanyahu attacks Bennett: Don't know if he's left or right

PM says question of whether Gantz will be the next prime minister depends on Blue and White's actions.

MK Naftali Bennett:

'Do not fall into illusions, government should go'

MK Naftali Bennett unmoved by Netanyahu remarks about obtaining vaccines. 'Government should go home. It led Israel to terrible situation.'

Watch: Netanyahu struggles not to say 'President Biden'

PM avoids calling Joe Biden 'president' when asked about relations with incoming US administration at press conference.

Netanyahu: We will also buy vaccines from Russia

PM says he spoke with Vladimir Putin about purchasing Russian vaccine in addition to Pfizer, Moderna vaccines.

Netanyahu: We will get vaccines from as many sources as possible

PM praises announcement that Moderna coronavirus vaccine has 94.5% success rate.

Lapid to Netanyahu: Why are you lying about vaccine

Yesh Atid leader says PM is lying about arrival of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in January.

Austrian Chancellor speaks to Netanyahu about COVID-19

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he and Israeli PM "had a good call" on how to best cope with second wave of COVID-19.

PM to Hamas: Don't try us

Prime Minister says Gaza terrorists will pay 'heavy, very heavy' price if rocket fire continues.

'Netanyahu's personal attacks do not hurt me'

Yamina chairman responds to recordings in which Netanyahu was heard calling him “a little dog”.

Recording reveals:

Netanyahu called Bennett 'little dog'

Recordings, taken during interrogation of state witness Nir Hefetz from personal mobile device, reveal conversation about Yamina Chairman.

Obama: Netanyahu justifies almost anything to stay in power

Former President details his relationship with Netanyahu in new memoir quoted by Jewish Inisder: Netanyahu is smart and canny but also tough

Israel signs deal for 8 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

'This is a great day for Israel.' PM, Health Minister tout deal with Pfizer securing millions of doses of coronavirus vaccine for Israel.

Netanyahu: The friendship with Bulgaria is blossoming

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva in Jerusalem.

Supreme Court: What's the point of an alternate prime minister?

Supreme Court asked gov't to explain what prevents them from doing away with post of alternate PM as stipulated under coalition agreement.

Netanyahu: We will receive COVID-19 vaccine in January

PM tells Coronavirus Cabinet Pfizer vaccines will arrive in Israel the same time as the rest of the world.

Donald Trump: Our friend in the White House

Trump has done a great deal for us and will go down in history as the most Israel-friendly president in the history of America. Op Ed

Watch: Is Israel on the verge of another election?

With the deadline to pass 2020-21 budget about to run out & no agreement in sight, it appears Israel may be on its way to another election.

Bennett:

'Netanyahu's "accordion" method is crushing business in Israel'

Yamina Chairman sharply attacks Prime Minister Netanyahu after he boasted of 'accordion method' to deal with COVID-19.

A-G to Supreme Court; My position is binding on Netanyahu

Attorney General Mandelblit says his position on Netanyahu's conflicts of interests is binding on the prime minister.

Israel and countries of the world join forces to fight Covid-19

PM Netanyahu participated in video conference of world leaders hosted by Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

PM:

'I don't see Republicans or Democrats, just Israel's interests'

Netanyahu pushes back on accusations he sided with GOP, hurting Israel's ties with Democrats. 'I've strengthened ties with both parties.'

Netanyahu: An important day in the fight against the coronavirus

PM hails announcement of success of Pfizer COVI-19 vaccine. 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel. The train is leaving the tunnel.'

Prime Minister, Health Minister visit airport COVID-19 lab

PM: 'We moved from 1st to 2nd stage in lockdown exit plan, but if there's no improvement in indices, we won't enter third stage.'

Netanyahu gets haircut: 'Let's go strengthen small business.'

PM photographed getting haircut in Givatayim: 'Don't leave any edges.'

PM announces establishment of new Gaza envelope community

Netanyahu updates Cabinet on efforts to emerge from lockdown, intention to build new community in Gaza periphery.

Netanyahu: I have a long history with Joe Biden

PM at Cabinet meeting congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden, thanks president Trump for his friendship towards Israel.

Netanyahu congratulates Biden

"Joe, we’ve had a long & warm personal relationship for nearly 40 years, and I know you as a great friend of Israel."

Netanyahu delays congratulating Biden

Opposition head MK Yair Lapid blasts Netanyahu, Gantz, and Ashkenazi on 'cowardice'.

Channel 12 News poll: 32% prefer Netanyahu, 28% for Bennett

Poll published in Meet the Press shows 32% prefer Netanyahu as PM, 28% prefer Yamina Chairman and former Defense Minister Naftali Bennett.

A-G to Netanyahu: These are your conflicts of interest

Attorney General instructs PM to transfer authority related to Justice Ministry and police appointments to another minister.

'An important day that encourages us'

PM visits Sheba hospital for the beginning of clinical trials for Israel's coronavirus vaccine. 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel.'

Netanyahu to ministers: Stop tweeting during cabinet meeting

PM Netanyahu angry after Finance Minister Katz tweets during Coronavirus Cabinet meeting.

PM: We made a difficult but justified decision

Prime Minister says decision to implement a second lockdown was justified, exit must be done carefully.

Netanyahu: Whoever attacks us will be destroyed

Prime Minister tours large-scale 'Lethal Arrow' IDF exercise.

Yoaz Hendel: If we go to elections Netanyahu won't survive as PM

Netanyahu could leave politics with a real legacy behind him - or he could go to elections and go down in disgrace.

Gantz accuses: PM's conduct is a crime against State & citizens

According to Gantz, "continuing like this without a budget will cause more damage than elections would."

Netanyahu's revenge? Key settlement figures not invited to event

The event is to be held today in Ariel, attended by the PM & US Ambassador to Israel, as well as settlement council heads - all except two.

Poll: Bennett preferred over Netanyahu for PM

New poll finds 31% of Israelis support Bennett for prime minister compared to 28% for Netanyahu.

Secretary in Netanyahu's office diagnosed with coronavirus

Employee working in Prime Minister's Office infected with the coronavirus. Netanyahu and staff may be required to go into quarantine.

Netanyahu: We must not reopen Israel too fast

Prime Minister insists on 'gradual, responsible' exit from lockdown, pushes for harsher fines for Israelis who violate restrictions.

Likud to Yamina: Don't try to gain at the expense of the disease

Likud blasts Yamina following its statement regarding a plan that would see Ya’alon temporarily serving as Prime Minister.

Israel will not oppose US sale of F-35s to UAE

Defense Minister Gantz says negotiations on sale of F-35s to UAE were concealed from the defense establishment.

Netanyahu: Heavy fines for schools that open without permission

PM to ask Coronavirus Cabinet to increase fines for health rules violations. 'I am targeting the disease, not people.'

Netanyahu to propose new lockdown exit policy

Meeting on lockdown exit strategy ends without a decision after PM rejects Health Ministry plan as too long.

Netanyahu: We made peace because we are strong

Prime minister says Abraham Accords will bring economic benefits to Israel. 'Peace does not come from 'withdrawing to indefensible borders.'

Senior Likud Official: 'We're heading to new elections in March'

As Netanyahu, Gantz trade blame for ongoing budget battle, senior Likud official tells Arutz Sheva that new elections are an inevitability.

Netanyahu: Only in Israel does opposition not help fight COVID

PM accuses opposition leaders of using coronavirus crisis for political gain instead of helping to defeat the virus.

Netanyahu: Bennett should decide if he's right-wing or not

Prime Minister Netanyahu: I never do well in polls, I do well in elections.

Netanyahu: It is more difficult for the haredim

Prime minister notes greater population density among haredi sector, calls for cooperation in bringing coronavirus numbers down.

PM: Follow the rules and we'll remove your towns from 'red' list

Netanyahu says lockdown "worked quickly", calls on haredi residents of 'red cities' to comply with health directives.

Watch live: 4th Christian media Summit

Join the annual event of the Israeli Government Press Office featuring President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu, Amb. David Friedman and more.

Netanyahu urges haredi public to follow lockdown restrictions

'This time we'll end lockdown gradually,' says PM as some lockdown restrictions lifted. 'Follow the rules and your towns will become 'green'

Nine protesters arrested in Jerusalem

Police arrest three protesters who violated public order and attacked police during march in the streets of Jerusalem.