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Netanyahu to northern leaders

'Determined to fundamentally change the situation in Lebanon'

In a meeting with the leaders of the communties of northern Israel, the Prime Minister declared that the security zone in Lebanon will be expanded to remove the anti-tank threat from the northern communities.

'Determined to fundamentally change the situation in Lebanon'

After racists remarks leaked

Prime Minister's spokesman steps down

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's spokesman, Ziv Agmon, claimed the racist remarks were taken out of context, but still announced his resignation.

Prime Minister's spokesman steps down

Report

PM ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Netanyahu responded to the reports of talks between the US and Iran by ordering the destruction of as much of Iran's arms industry as possible within 48 hours, the New York Times reports.

PM ordered maximum damage to Iran's arms industry in 48 hours

Government approves massive aid package for frontline communities

Government approves proposal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, to provide 110m in aid for northern communities, communities hit by missile strikes.

Government approves massive aid package for frontline communities

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

California Governor Gavin Newsom expresses regret for using the word “apartheid" to describe Israel, while reiterating his strong opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

Newsom walks back 'apartheid' label for Israel, slams Netanyahu

Citing national security needs

Minister Eliyahu recommends Netanyahu pardon

In an official document to the President, Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu recommends granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing security, national, and public considerations.

Minister Eliyahu recommends Netanyahu pardon

Embarrassing remarks by PM's acting chief of staff revealed

Recordings of Netanyahu aide Ziv Agmon spark outrage over racist remarks and attacks on Likud figures, prompting calls for his dismissal.

Embarrassing remarks by PM's acting chief of staff revealed

The call that changed the decision on Iran

Reuters reports: less than 48 hours before the start of the war, Netanyahu spoke with Trump and presented him with an opportunity to strike the Iranian leadership.

The call that changed the decision on Iran

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'Israel's interests will be preserved even with an agreement'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded for the first time to President Trump’s statement regarding efforts to end the war. “We will safeguard our interests."

'Israel's interests will be preserved even with an agreement'

Arad Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'The Prime Minister was stunned by the miracle'

The mayor of Arad speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about dealing with the damage from the missile hit in his city and about Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the city.

'The Prime Minister was stunned by the miracle'

'Iran must be protected'

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

Exiled crown prince urges US, Israel to strike regime targets while preserving civilian infrastructure amid escalating Iran-Israel attacks

Pahlavi urges Israel and US to spare civilian infrastructure

Netanyahu in Arad:

'Iran has the whole world in its sights'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the scene of a recent missile strike in Arad, where he accused Iran of escalating attacks against civilians and warned that the threat now extends far beyond Israel.

'Iran has the whole world in its sights'

Heritage Minister announces:

Legal opinion for Netanyahu's pardon completed

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu announces completion of legal opinion on pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says it will be presented 'as soon as possible' to President Isaac Herzog.

Legal opinion for Netanyahu's pardon completed

Netanyahu:

'Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an update to the media on the ongoing war with Iran, says that he is "proud" of Israelis' resilience in the war.

'Iran can no longer enrich uranium, build ballistic missiles'

Netanyahu to Iranians:

'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Iranian people from the Air Force command center at the Kirya with a message for the festival of Nowruz.

'Celebrate, we're watching from above'

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Amb. Huckabee meets Netanyahu: I wanted to make sure you're alive

Ambassador Mike Huckabee meets with Israel's Premier, who assures the ambassador that he is still among the living.

Amb. Huckabee meets Netanyahu: I wanted to make sure you're alive

Netanyahu reveals: “There are many more surprises"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the assassination of senior Iranian regime officials and said that Israel continues to work to undermine the regime: "There are still many surprises."

Netanyahu reveals: “There are many more surprises"

The real star of Netanyahu's video

While Netanyahu was supposed to be the focus of a video posted on social media, a barista with a charming smile stole the show and the hearts of social media users around the world.

The real star of Netanyahu's video

Netanyahu's dead?

Netanyahu begs to differ

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mocked viral online claims that he is dead and that a recent video of him was AI-generated.

Netanyahu begs to differ

Herzog breaks silence amid pardon controversy for Netanyahu

President Isaac Herzog on President Trump's attacks on him regarding PM Netanyahu pardon, 'This is not a political and legal dispute, but a blatant attack on the symbols of government and sovereignty of the State of Israel.'

Herzog breaks silence amid pardon controversy for Netanyahu

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'No guarantee Iranian regime will fall'

PM Netanyahu holds first press conference since the start of the war with Iran, calls the new supreme leader a 'puppet' of the IRGC.

'No guarantee Iranian regime will fall'

Pardons Department

Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

An opinion from the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice states that there is doubt about the President's authority to pardon Netanyahu and warns of a breach of public trust.

Doubts whether the President can pardon Netanyahu

'Weak and pathetic'

Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Trump debated Herzog's claim that he needs to wait for a legal opinion before pardoning the Prime Minister and said that he alone has to decide on the matter.

Trump calls out Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

'Be ready to act'

Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Iranians to seize a 'historic opportunity' to overthrow the regime, saying that in the coming days, 'we will create the conditions for you to grasp your destiny.'

Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people

Netanyahu, Smotrich declare

Draft Law will not advance, Budget approval to be accelerated

The Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance issued a joint statement regarding the state budget and clarified that some of the planned benefits will be canceled - due to the cost of the war.

Draft Law will not advance, Budget approval to be accelerated

Netanyahu at Ashdod Port:

Despite war, 'the economy is going full throttle'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Transportation Minster Regev tour Ashdod Port and declared that trade remains open the economy is strengthening.

Despite war, 'the economy is going full throttle'

Netanyahu:

'Our main objective is to enable Iranians to throw off tyranny'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday evening was briefed by Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov, on the healthcare system's activities during the campaign.

'Our main objective is to enable Iranians to throw off tyranny'

During war with Iran:

During war with Iran: police tried twice to question Netanyahu

District court upholds state appeal against Yonatan Urich, reveals police tried twice to question Netanyahu during Operation Roaring Lion.

During war with Iran: police tried twice to question Netanyahu

MK Akram Hasson:

'Israel a major power, Trump cannot succeed without Netanyahu'

MK Akram Hasson says Israel surpasses Russia and many European countries in strength and defense, praises Netanyahu’s ties with Pres. Trump, notes Trump could win Nobel Peace Prize after dismantling Iran.

'Israel a major power, Trump cannot succeed without Netanyahu'

Trump:

'Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu'

Trump says ending the war with Iran will be a “mutual" decision with Netanyahu, praises their partnership, and claims Iran would have destroyed Israel without their leadership.

'Iran would have destroyed Israel without me and Netanyahu'

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

President Donald Trump says he is “all for Bibi" when asked by Channel 14 News about a pardon for the Prime Minister and possibly sanctioning top Israeli judicial officials.

Trump on Netanyahu pardon: I’m all for Bibi

Netanyahu-Bin Zayed call

Full plan to return Israelis from the UAE

Israel’s Ministry of Transportation approved overnight (Sunday) the framework to evacuate Israelis from the Gulf free of charge, following a conversation between the leaders of Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Full plan to return Israelis from the UAE

Herzog responds to Trump:

'Netanyahu pardon bound by Israeli law'

President Herzog says any decision on pardoning Netanyahu must follow Israeli law, stressing that wartime halts proceedings and that he will await legal opinions before acting.

'Netanyahu pardon bound by Israeli law'

Berale Crombie:

Netanyahu - one of the greatest leaders of the free world

I am certain that when I tell my grandchildren that I had the privilege of working with this man, it will be one of the most meaningful things I will ever be able to tell them. Op-ed.

Netanyahu - one of the greatest leaders of the free world

Netanyahu to Iranians:

The moment of truth is approaching!

Israeli Prime Minister turns to Iranian people, asking them to free themselves from the despotism, stressing, 'It depends on you.'

The moment of truth is approaching!

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Netanyahu meets American pilots who struck Iran

During a visit at a southern Israel airbase, the Prime Minister met with Israeli and American pilots participating in the operation against Iran.

Netanyahu meets American pilots who struck Iran

'Disgrace'

Trump launches fierce attack on President Herzog

President Trump claimed that the Israeli President promised to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu and demanded he do so immediately, so as not to distract from the war against Iran.

Trump launches fierce attack on President Herzog

Macron to Netanyahu:

Refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon

French president urges Hezbollah to halt attacks, calls on Israel to avoid ground offensive and return to ceasefire agreement.

Refrain from launching a ground offensive in Lebanon

Before strike

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei

Axios report says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alerted President Trump to intelligence showing Iran’s Supreme Leader and advisers meeting in Tehran, prompting strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Report: Netanyahu alerted Trump to chance to target Khamenei

At site of 2008 massacre

Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife, Sara, and son, Yair, attend a Purim Megillah reading at Merkaz Harav Yeshiva library, where a terrorist murdered eight students.

Netanyahu listens to Megillah at Merkaz Harav

'Such spirit is unfathomable'

Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited victims injured in the Iranian rocket strike in Beit Shemesh, remarking on Israelis' spirit and resilience.

Netanyahu visits victims of missile strike

Netanyahu

'We are roaring, and we are operating'

Prime Minister Netanyahu at Palmachim Airbase: "We continue to strike Iran with great force. Our pilots are in the skies over Tehran and also in the skies over Lebanon. Hezbollah made a very grave mistake when it attacked us."

'We are roaring, and we are operating'

Likud sources: Netanyahu planning snap elections after war

Senior Likud officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planning to hold elections in June if Iran war is successful.

Likud sources: Netanyahu planning snap elections after war

Netanyahu to Fox News:

'Iran's unchanged behavior forced urgent action'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses the necessity of joint US-Israeli action on Iran in an interview with Fox News, explaining that Iran continued its nuclear ambitions after previous strikes, forcing urgent intervention.

'Iran's unchanged behavior forced urgent action'

Netanyahu

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

PM Netanyahu visited the disaster site in Beit Shemesh and emphasized that the bombings in Iran aim to remove an existential threat. "If they have nuclear weapons, they will endanger humanity."

'The moment of decision for the regime in Tehran is approaching'

On the roof of the Kirya

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Standing on the roof of the military headquarters in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Prime Minister says that the combined US-Israeli forces 'enables us to strike the terrorist regime decisively.'

Netanyahu pledges: Intensity of strikes will only grow

Once in a generation opportunity:

Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video in Farsi directly addressing the Iranian people, urging them to seize a “once-in-a-generation opportunity" to take action and overthrow the regime.

Netanyahu speaks to Iranian nation in Farsi

Report:

Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

President Trump launched Saturday’s strike on Iran after weeks of lobbying by Israeli and Saudi leaders, according to The Washington Post.

Saudi, Israeli leaders urged Trump to strike Iran

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to media following joint US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Netanyahu: Many signs indicate that Khamenei is no longer

Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Israeli public, says strikes on Iran aim to remove Ayatollahs' existential threat to Israel.

Netanyahu: Axis of evil is doomed to fall

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Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara accompany Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ben-Gurion International Airport following the latter’s historic visit to Israel.

Indian PM Modi leaves Israel

Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlight strong Israel-India ties, emphasize the countries' shared commitment to a prosperous future.

Netanyahu and Modi celebrate stronger Israel-India cooperation

PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit Yad Vashem

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Yad Vashem, tour Hall of Names.

PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit Yad Vashem

Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in Parking Lot case

The Attorney General has approved the police's request to summon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for open testimony in the case involving the late-night meeting, in which his Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman, is suspected.

Netanyahu to be summoned for testimony in Parking Lot case

Indian PM Modi to Knesset

'India stands with Israel, Am Yisrael Chai'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi address the Knesset.

'India stands with Israel, Am Yisrael Chai'

Lapid files complaint over threats to Netanyahu

Police arrest yeshiva student who sent MK Yair Lapid offer to harm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Justice Minister Yariv Levin.

Lapid files complaint over threats to Netanyahu

Watch: Netanyahu welcomes Indian PM to Israel

Watch live: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel.

Watch: Netanyahu welcomes Indian PM to Israel

Netanyahu to UN reps

'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

PM Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors, together with Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Danon. 'The one thing that has changed is that when they come to slaughter us, we have the capacity to defend ourselves.'

'Israel is small but strong because of its people's spirit'

Netanyahu

'Gaza will be demilitarized the easy way or the hard way'

PM Netanyahu adressed a emphasized the need for the demilitarization of Gaza, the creation of a new regional axis, and the continued fight against terrorism and illegal weapons.

'Gaza will be demilitarized the easy way or the hard way'

Day 80

Heated exchange of words during Netanyahu's testimony

Confrontation between the prosecutor and the Prime Minister over a remark made during the investigation leads to heated exchange.

Heated exchange of words during Netanyahu's testimony