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'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Senior coalition official close to Prime Minister says if Defense Minister quits gov't, decision will lead to early elections.

'If Liberman resigns, Netanyahu will dissolve Knesset'

Netanyahu responds to new Iranian sanctions: A historic day

Netanyahu responds to the activation of the new wave of sanctions on Iran: "I thank President Trump on his brave and important decision"

Netanyahu responds to new Iranian sanctions: A historic day

Netanyahu speaks with rabbi of Pittsburgh synagogue

'I express appreciation for dignified way that he has represented the Jewish community of Pittsburgh in the wake of this horrific attack.'

Netanyahu speaks with rabbi of Pittsburgh synagogue

Report: Netanyahu tried to renew ties with Abbas

TV report says Netanyahu dispatched Shin Bet to convince PA chairman to renew cooperation. Abbas refused.

Report: Netanyahu tried to renew ties with Abbas

Who will Netanyahu support in Jerusalem mayoral race?

After Netanyahu-supported candidate Elkin loses first round, speculation grows over who the premier will endorse in upcoming runoff.

Who will Netanyahu support in Jerusalem mayoral race?

Netanyahu: Israel's position is improving

PM heads to Bulgaria to meet with nine other heads of State in part of attempts to change the the behavior of the EU towards Israel.

Netanyahu: Israel's position is improving

'We have a great friend in Canada'

President Reuven Rivlin meets Canadian Foreign Minister, tells her he will visit Canada next year.

'We have a great friend in Canada'

Netanyahu: There is no majority for the Surrogacy Law

In a special session of the Knesset Netanyahu explained to the Opposition that he supports the law but it lacks the majority needed to pass.

Netanyahu: There is no majority for the Surrogacy Law

Report: Israel attacks Iranian weapons convoy

Iranian shipment of precision missiles to Hezbollah terrorists reportedly destroyed in Israeli airstrike.

Report: Israel attacks Iranian weapons convoy

Netanyahu's response to Chief Rabbis

PM: Place of Pittsburgh massacre chosen because it is a synagogue after Chief Rabbis refuse to call Conservative congregation a synagogue.

Netanyahu's response to Chief Rabbis

Netanyahu's message to Pittsburgh Jewish community

PM Netanyahu says Jews can now fight back against anti-Semitism, have allies around the world after massacre at Pittsburgh synagogue.

Netanyahu's message to Pittsburgh Jewish community

Oman: 'Israel is a fact of life'

Following Netanyahu's visit to Oman, nation says region should 'consider giving Israel equal treatment, Jews part of Islamic history'.

Oman: 'Israel is a fact of life'

Netanyahu welcomes nomination of new IDF Chief of Staff

Netanyahu says Maj.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi is a worthy candidate for IDF Chief of Staff.

Netanyahu welcomes nomination of new IDF Chief of Staff

Watch: Netanyahu makes secret trip overseas

Watch: Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the country of Oman, a nation without any diplomatic ties with Israel.

Watch: Netanyahu makes secret trip overseas

Who brings more seats, Netanyahu or Sa'ar?

New Channel 10 poll finds that the Likud under Netanyahu would win 30 seats.

Who brings more seats, Netanyahu or Sa'ar?

Abbas spokesman: There will be no peace without 'Palestine'

PA chairman's spokesman livid after Netanyahu says a Palestinian entity in Judea and Samaria wouldn't be a state.

Abbas spokesman: There will be no peace without 'Palestine'

Police confirm Netanyahu investigations complete

Attorney General to decide whether to indict PM in early 2019 after police wrap up 3 corruption investigations.

Police confirm Netanyahu investigations complete

Report: Netanyahu fears president could deny him premiership

Prime Minister reportedly pushing off new elections out of fear President Rivlin will give rival candidate chance to form government.

Report: Netanyahu fears president could deny him premiership

Netanyahu blocks immunity law

PM prevents Likud from passing bill to protect him from indictments, is convinced he will not be indicted as 'there is nothing.'

Netanyahu blocks immunity law

Netanyahu:

Illegal Bedouin town will be evacuated - with or without deal

Prime Minister insists government will carry out demolition orders for illegal Bedouin town east of Jerusalem, despite delay.

Illegal Bedouin town will be evacuated - with or without deal

Netanyahu vows to renegotiate deal with Jordan

After Jordan's King Abdullah announces nullification of land lease to Israel, Netanyahu vows to negotiation their restoration.

Netanyahu vows to renegotiate deal with Jordan

'Israel has succeeded even when rest of the world has failed'

PM Netanyahu hails Israeli economic success where other countries faced recession or stagnation.

'Israel has succeeded even when rest of the world has failed'

Netanyahu backs appointing envoy to Christian world

PM Netanyahu addresses gala of Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu backs appointing envoy to Christian world

Poll: Nearly half of Israelis in favor of early elections

Survey shows Israeli public more Israelis support early elections than oppose, nearly half believe PM Netanyahu shouldn't 'boycott' media.

Poll: Nearly half of Israelis in favor of early elections

Netanyahu:

'It's not worth trying us'

After Israel destroys Hamas tunnel, Netanyahu says terrorists wasting their time trying to dig into Israel. 'It's not worth trying us.'

'It's not worth trying us'

Russia: Change in Golan Heights status a violation of agreements

Russian FM warns PM Netanyahu: Any change in Golan Heights status is a 'flagrant violation' of agreements.

Russia: Change in Golan Heights status a violation of agreements

Kahlon's red line

Finance Minister says he will not agree to Netanyahu continuing to serve if indicted.

Kahlon's red line

Netanyahu: Russian missiles in Syria won't deter us

PM tells Russia Israel will continue to take necessary action in Syria - even after delivery of Russian S-300 surface-to-air missiles.

Netanyahu: Russian missiles in Syria won't deter us

From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel

Professor from Donald Trump's alma mater tapped to replace Karnit Flug as governor of Bank of Israel.

From Pennsylvania to the Bank of Israel

'Every hearing in this trial will add a seat to Likud'

Benny Ziffer, friend of Netanyahu family: 'There is no reason for Sara Netanyahu to sign a plea bargain and admit to what she did not do.'

'Every hearing in this trial will add a seat to Likud'

Michigan lecture included slide comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

A required lecture for University of Michigan art students featured a speaker who compared PM Netanyahu to Nazi leader.

Michigan lecture included slide comparing Netanyahu to Hitler

Netanyahu undergoes new graft questioning

PM Netanyahu questioned in Bezeq case, as well as other open cases.

Netanyahu undergoes new graft questioning

Is the IDF woefully unprepared for war?

Amid fight between Chief of Staff and IDF's Ombudsman over military's readiness, State Comptroller debates opening probe of his own.

Is the IDF woefully unprepared for war?

Netanyahu tells Merkel:

'Iran tried to commit a terror attack in Europe'

Netanyahu talks Israel's security with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, says Iran building a '‘war machine’.

 'Iran tried to commit a terror attack in Europe'

Hezbollah unfazed by Netanyahu

Hezbollah's deputy secretary-general says Netanyahu's UN speech neither interests nor threatens the group.

Hezbollah unfazed by Netanyahu

Rally in support of Netanyahu:

'A new stage in the rebirth of Israel'

Leading Religious Zionist rabbi heads rally over PM's UN speech. 'His remarks about our right to the land are a source of pride for us all.'

'A new stage in the rebirth of Israel'

Right-wing NGO: Freeze evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar

Regavim Movement emphasizes importance of Netanyahu-Merkel meeting, calling for evacuation of illegal Bedouin outpost to be delayed.

Right-wing NGO: Freeze evacuation of Khan al-Ahmar

PM: IAEA has not inspected nuclear site we revealed

PM calls on IAEA to inspect all secret Iranian nuclear sites revealed by Israel after agency head says it has inspected all it needs to.

PM: IAEA has not inspected nuclear site we revealed

IAEA to Netanyahu: We've checked everything we needed to in Iran

IAEA dismisses PM's concerns about existence of Iranian secret atomic warehouse. 'All information obtained is subject to rigorous review.'

IAEA to Netanyahu: We've checked everything we needed to in Iran

'Abbas is not helping the Palestinian people'

US ambassador Haley meets Netanyahu, calls on PA chairman to return to the negotiating table.

'Abbas is not helping the Palestinian people'

Erekat: Netanyahu victimizing the criminal

PA chief negotiator blasts Netanyahu's UN speech, says Israel is a "colonial- apartheid state".

Erekat: Netanyahu victimizing the criminal

Netanyahu says 'no' to UNESCO

PM refuses to participate in anti-Semitism conference run by UNESCO after organization denies Jewish heritage.

Netanyahu says 'no' to UNESCO

Netanyahu departs for US ahead of meeting with Trump

As Prime Minister leaves for New York, Netanyahu vows Israel will continue to take action against Iranian forces in Syria.

Netanyahu departs for US ahead of meeting with Trump

Putin to Netanyahu: We don't believe IDF's story

Russian president tells Netanyahu his government does not accept Israeli claims regarding downing of Russian military aircraft over Syria.

Putin to Netanyahu: We don't believe IDF's story

'Netanyahu is not a strong man, he lives in fear'

Former MK Yaakov Katz is disappointed with the Israeli leadership of the state, especially since it is supposed to represent the right.

'Netanyahu is not a strong man, he lives in fear'

Trump to meet Netanyahu in New York

White House confirms President Trump will meet Prime Minister Netanyahu in New York next week.

Trump to meet Netanyahu in New York

Netanyahu speaks with Putin after Russian plane downed

Netanyahu speaks with Russian President, expresses regret over the death of Russian soldiers in the downing of Russian plane in Syria.

Netanyahu speaks with Putin after Russian plane downed

'We will bring another 1,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel'

PM convenes Ministerial Committee on the Advancement and Integration of Israeli Citizens of Ethiopian Origin.

'We will bring another 1,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel'

'An Israeli hero'

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Education Minister Bennett pay condolence call to family of American-Israeli man murdered in terror attack.

'An Israeli hero'

Netanyahu: We face terror attacks every single day

PM attends Rosh Hashannah toasts with various security organizations, including IDF General Staff and Shin Bet.

Netanyahu: We face terror attacks every single day

'We have no intention of compromising on our security'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks at event marking 70 years since the founding of the IDF Intelligence Corps.

'We have no intention of compromising on our security'

Netanyahu: Iran deal had one positive factor

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran nuclear deal brought Israel closer to the Arab world.

Netanyahu: Iran deal had one positive factor

Philippine leader visits Israel's Holocaust memorial

Philippine Pres. Duterte meets with PM Netanyahu before visiting Yad Vashem, says Israel, Philippines, share 'the same passion for peace.'

Philippine leader visits Israel's Holocaust memorial

Netanyahu meets U.S. envoy for Syria

Netanyahu meets U.S. Special Representative for Syrian Affairs James Jeffrey to discuss Syria and Iran's involvement there.

Netanyahu meets U.S. envoy for Syria

Report: Netanyahu changed UNRWA policy unilaterally

Defense officials complain PM decided to support defunding UNRWA without consulting Security Cabinet or security experts.

Report: Netanyahu changed UNRWA policy unilaterally

Netanyahu: UNRWA decision a welcome and important change

PM Netanyahu praises US decision to cease funding 'irredeemably flawed" UNRWA.

Netanyahu: UNRWA decision a welcome and important change

Family of murdered soldier:

'Meeting with Netanyahu was disappointing'

Parents of abducted soldier Hadar Goldin say government doing nothing to bring missing soldiers home.

'Meeting with Netanyahu was disappointing'

'Protests do not justify burning pictures of ministers'

PM Netanyahu condemns burning of pictures of Interior Minister Aryeh Deri at protest of southern Tel Aviv residents.

'Protests do not justify burning pictures of ministers'

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected in bribery case

Prime Minister's wife denies claim by police that she may have been involved in bribery scheme in 'Case 4000'.

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected in bribery case

'We will invest in the Galilee as we invested in the Negev'

PM says social-economic gaps in Israel narrowing, Israeli government will work for benefit of all citizens 'without exception.'

'We will invest in the Galilee as we invested in the Negev'