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News and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu

Senior defense officials warn:

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Netanyahu instructs Minister Dermer to negotiate a comprehensive deal on the hostages and ending the war. Senior officials caution: Withdrawal from Philadelphi will empower Hamas.

'Hamas will strengthen if IDF withdraws from Philadelphi'

Netanyahu:

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu at Binyamin event:

'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara attend Binyamin Region event ; PM pledges to strengthen Judea and Samaria, local leader Governor Israel Ganz calls it 'historic' step toward sovereignty.

'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

For the first time:

Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide

Speaking on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David, Netanyahu asked why he hasn't recognized the Armenian Genocide during World War I and replies: "I just did."

Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide

Netanyahu:

We're crushing our enemies; it started in Gaza and will end there

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a special event of the Binyamin Council and said, 'We are defeating our enemies in Gaza,'

We're crushing our enemies; it started in Gaza and will end there

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

US envoy:

'More work to do' on Israel-Syria security deal

US envoy Tom Barrack says Israel and Syria are not close to a security deal, contradicting a report that a preliminary agreement is possible by the end of September.

'More work to do' on Israel-Syria security deal

Netanyahu:

Houthis are learning the heavy price of attacking Israel

PM Netanyahu congratulates IAF on 'impeccable mission,' notes Houthi terror group is 'learning the hard way' the prices of aggression against Israel.

Houthis are learning the heavy price of attacking Israel

Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz

The Prime Minister's Office sent a message to his fellow members of the coalition that he would not accept the offer from Benny Gantz to join the government as a way to add votes for an end to the war.

Netanyahu reassures partners he will not trade them for Gantz

Netanyahu wishes Amb. Huckabee a happy birthday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends birthday wishes to US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, praising him as 'a lighthouse of moral clarity, a fearless voice of faith, and a lifelong champion of the U.S.-Israel alliance.'

Netanyahu wishes Amb. Huckabee a happy birthday

MK Eitan Ginzburg:

'If PM refuses our call for unity, we've done all we can'

MK Eitan Ginzburg says that Benjamin Netanyahu is the one who now needs to lead a move to establish a national unity government, following Benny Gantz's proposal.

'If PM refuses our call for unity, we've done all we can'

Netanyahu to OAN:

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

In an exclusive interview with One America News, PM Netanyahu discusses the Gaza war, the propaganda against Israel, and his strong alliance with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that Hamas starves hostages.

'Hamas starving hostages while media spreads lies'

Hostage families to Netanyahu:

'Move to the negotiating table'

The families of Israeli hostages hold a Shabbat gathering outside the Prime Minister’s Residence, demanding PM Netanyahu "leave the Shabbat table and move to the negotiating table" to secure a deal and bring all captives home.

'Move to the negotiating table'

PMO Slams IPC:

'Modern blood libel against Israel'

Prime Minister’s Office launches forceful rebuttal to starvation claims, cites two million tons of aid delivered to Gaza, 'the only ones being intentionally starved in Gaza are the Israeli hostages.'

'Modern blood libel against Israel'

Report:

Israel and Syria to sign security agreement on September 25

According to Arab reports, Israel and Syria are expected to sign a security agreement under US auspices on September 25, without a comprehensive peace deal.

Israel and Syria to sign security agreement on September 25

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'I approved taking control of Gaza City and hostage negotiations'

PM visits Gaza Division, says he approved plans to defeat Hamas militarily and talks to bring all of the hostages home and end the war at the same time.

'I approved taking control of Gaza City and hostage negotiations'

PM Netanyahu:

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats mistakes of the 1930s'

Speaking to Sky News Australia PM Netanyahu warned that, 'any leader who supports a Palestinian state supports radicalism, also in their own countries. If the West doesn't take a stand, the crocodile will come for them too.”

'Appeasement of Palestinian terror repeats mistakes of the 1930s'

'Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany'

Prime Minister Netanyahu explains why Hamas must go in an interview with Sky News Australia.

'Leaving Hamas in Gaza would be like leaving the SS in Germany'

Poll:

Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

Netanyahu’s request:

Shorten the timeline for conquering Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office confirms that Netanyahu is seeking to accelerate the timeline for seizing control of Gaza’s remaining terrorist strongholds and defeating Hamas.

Shorten the timeline for conquering Gaza

Netanyahu:

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlines to Triggernometry how an ideal investigative committee would operate, stressing the importance of everyone - from himself down to the last military personnel - being included.

We need an objective committee which will investigate me as well

Amit Segal:

'Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas'

In an appearance on the program "Special Interview," commentator Amit Segal addresses claims of closeness to Netanyahu, criticism against him, and how he feels when called a "mouthpiece."

'Netanyahu was wrong on Disengagement - and on Hamas'

France slams Netanyahu for 'abject' antisemitism accusation

France slams Prime Minister Netanyahu's claim that Macron's plan to recognize a Palestinian state fuels antisemitism, calling the accusation “abject” and “erroneous”.

France slams Netanyahu for 'abject' antisemitism accusation

Trump to Mark Levin:

Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

In an interview with Mark Levin, President Trump calls Prime Minister Netanyahu a "war hero" and praises him for his efforts to free Hamas-held hostages.

Netanyahu is a 'war hero'

Netanyahu vs Australian PM:

'Weak politician who betrayed Israel, abandoned Australia's Jews'

Following a series of anti-Israel government decisions and a rise in antisemitism in the country, Prime Minister Netanyahu opens up about Australia's Prime Minister.

'Weak politician who betrayed Israel, abandoned Australia's Jews'

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'Hamas is under enormous pressure'

PM visited the Gaza Division, where he praised the IDF's achievements and emphasized that Hamas is under heavy pressure, while presenting plans for the operation in Gaza City.

'Hamas is under enormous pressure'

Report:

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking to unify right-wing factions ahead of potential early elections, report says.

Netanyahu trying to unite Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit

Cabinet ministers:

'Rule out possibility of a partial hostage deal'

Cabinet ministers demand PM clarify that Israel will not agree to a partial hostage deal, only a move that will return all the hostages together from Hamas captivity.

'Rule out possibility of a partial hostage deal'

Poll:

Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

A Channel 12 poll shows Likud leading with 24 seats, followed by Bennett with 20. An alliance with Eisenkot could give Bennett 29, while Gantz’s Blue and White falls below threshold.

Reservists' party would only receive five Knesset seats

Netanyahu in Ofra

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the community of Ofra in Binyamin today, marking the 50th anniversary of Ofra's founding.

'We fulfilled the promise of generations'

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich dismissed nationwide protests as a failure, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to ignore pressure and order the IDF to fully defeat Hamas in Gaza.

Order a charge into Gaza, we'll have victory before winter

Report:

Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

The Prime Minister’s Office has authorized Indonesia to airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza next week, despite the lack of diplomatic relations.

Israel approves Indonesia’s humanitarian aid airdrop to Gaza

Report:

New document reveals Hamas shift on hostage deal

A new document reportedly presented to PM Netanyahu reveals that Hamas has changed its approach, now open to a "partial deal" for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza.

New document reveals Hamas shift on hostage deal

Yesha Council to Netanyahu:

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

19 heads of authorities from Judea and Samaria call on the Prime Minister to apply full sovereignty across the region as early as this Sunday.

'Apply sovereignty at next government meeting'

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'Only our principles for concluding the war will bring security'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again presented the five conditions set by the cabinet for ending the war.

'Only our principles for concluding the war will bring security'

Netanyahu to haredi officers:

'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Minister Ben-Gvir visited the haredi Avnet Company of the Border Police, praising their enlistment as a vital union of faith and defense.

'No contradiction between Torah and military service'

'A mirage'

Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

Iranian President Pezeshkian rejects Prime Minister Netanyahu's offer to help solve Iran’s water crisis, calling it a "mirage."

Iran's president rejects Netanyahu's offer to solve water crisis

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'If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses attendees at NEWSMAX's event in Jerusalem.

'If we had a starvation policy, everyone would be dead'

Netanyahu:

We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

PM tells i24NEWS that Israel would have struck Iran even without American approval.

We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

Water crisis in Iran

Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, we stand with you

In message to the Iranian people, Israeli PM lays blame for Iran's water crisis on the Iranian regime, offers Israel's assistance in overcoming the water crisis when the ayatollahs no longer stand in the way.

Netanyahu to Iranians: Take to the streets, we stand with you

Wounded IDF veterans to Netanyahu: ‘Commit to full Gaza victory’

Dozens of soldiers wounded in the Sword of Iron War issued an urgent appeal to PM Netanyahu, 'If you are unable to lead the people to a decisive, swift, and clear victory, hand over the keys.'

Wounded IDF veterans to Netanyahu: ‘Commit to full Gaza victory’

To speed up trial:

Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Jerusalem court schedules four weekly hearings in Netanyahu corruption case, considers moving proceedings to Beit Shemesh for security reasons.

Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Netanyahu

'We stand before the end of the campaign'

PM addresses the dedication of the Knesset Museum at Froumine House in Jerusalem. 'We are working to overcome the remnants of the Iranian axis and to free all of our hostages - the living and the deceased.'

'We stand before the end of the campaign'

Report

Netanyahu rejects partial deal with Hamas

PM reportedly adopts position of Minister Ron Dermer that the only deal that is acceptable is a deal in which all of the hostages are released.

Netanyahu rejects partial deal with Hamas

Smotrich reveals

Netanyahu planned to form government with Mansour Abbas

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich revealed for the first time on "The Patriots" program that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intended to form a government with Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas.

Netanyahu planned to form government with Mansour Abbas

Netanyahu: We are on the verge of concluding the war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies remarks from Sunday's press conference, underlines commitment to all hostages - both living and deceased.

Netanyahu: We are on the verge of concluding the war

Smotrich's criticism continues:

'Maybe Netanyahu can't stand the pressure'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused PM Netanyahu of caving to pressure over Gaza, warning the cabinet’s decision risks halting the war and abandoning hostages.

'Maybe Netanyahu can't stand the pressure'

Sanders:

Israel becoming a 'pariah state' under Netanyahu’s leadership

Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes PM Netanyahu, claiming recent policies have made Israel "almost a pariah state" globally. While recognizing Israel's right to defend itself, Sanders blames Netanyahu government for worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

Israel becoming a 'pariah state' under Netanyahu’s leadership

Netanyahu:

Hamas deceived us, they did not want a deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the media about the continuation of the fighting and the Cabinet’s decision to take control of Gaza.

Hamas deceived us, they did not want a deal

UN official:

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.

'Israel's Gaza City plans could lead to disaster'

Hostage's father to Netanyahu:

'No more soldiers to waste'

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, urges that the goal of military operations must be to defeat Hamas, not to push for negotiations.

'No more soldiers to waste'

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize Gaza

Two leaders discussed Israel's plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza to end the war through the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss plans to seize Gaza

Netanyahu presents five conditions for ending the war

In English-language press conference, PM vows to finish Hamas’s defeat, rejects starvation claims, outlines post-war Gaza plan, and says Israel will win 'with or without the support of others.'

Netanyahu presents five conditions for ending the war

Lapid pressures Smotrich:

Join me to dissolve Knesset over Gaza policy

Opposition leader urges finance minister to sign a “change of circumstances” letter, paving the way for a new motion to dissolve the Knesset after his sharp criticism of Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy.

Join me to dissolve Knesset over Gaza policy

Jack Engelhard:

Netanyahu versus the world

No one talks about the humanitarian crisis facing Israel, no one talks about the soldiers, reservists, their parents and grandparents. After all, they're Jew. Opinion.

Netanyahu versus the world

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'The right has a special talent for toppling governments'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded at the beginning of the Cabinet meeting to threats from right-wing parties to bring about the dissolution of the coalition if Hamas is not defeated in Gaza.

'The right has a special talent for toppling governments'

Hamas official:

'The only path to an agreement is through negotiation'

Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi claims Prime Minister Netanyahu cannot reach a mutually agreed deal due to opposition from right-wing ministers in his government.

'The only path to an agreement is through negotiation'

This is not how you win

I've lost confidence that Netanyahu can lead to victory

'The Prime Minister and the cabinet have succumbed to weakness, letting emotion override reason, and have once again decided to do more of the same.'

I've lost confidence that Netanyahu can lead to victory

Netanyahu:

'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s objectives in Gaza, stating the plan approved by the Cabinet aims to demilitarize Gaza, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and prevent future threats to Israel, while securing the release of hostages.

'We will free Gaza from Hamas, not occupy it'

UN chief:

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'

UN Secretary-General Guterres condemns Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, calling it a “dangerous escalation” that could worsen the humanitarian crisis, displace more civilians, and endanger hostages.

'Israeli plan to control Gaza is a dangerous escalation'