Benjamin Netanyahu

'Netanyahu's investigation will not last long'

State Prosecutor says investigations against PM Netanyahu beginning to wrap up.

'In ten years not one house has been built'

Beit El council head fed up with quiet construction freeze: 'Not even one new home listed.'

Israelis say Trump trip a success, but chances for peace slim

Israelis give high marks for President Trump's recent trip to Israel - yet remain pessimistic on peace and fear Trump will pressure Israel.

PM's bodyguards tussle with bodyguards of Togolese president

Meeting between PM Netanyahu and Togolese President Gnassingbé postponed after fight breaks out between their security teams.

'We're disappointed that construction is still being limited'

Dep. Foreign Minister calls decision to limit construction in Judea and Samaria disappointing. 'No reason not to build in Gush Etzion.'

Migron's expellees send message to Amona's expellees

Migron expellees warn Amona expellees not to trust PM Netanyahu since 'he doesn't keep promises very quickly.'

Mandelblit: Right to demonstrate will be preserved

Attorney General says citizens have the right to protest outside his home against his handling of the investigations against PM Netanyahu.

PM: Israel 'disappointed' in Trump's failure to move embassy

Prime Minister's Office says failure to move embassy to capital reinforces Arab delusions that Jews have no connection to Jerusalem.

'Netanyahu no longer supports two-state solution'

Senior Likud official and Netanyahu ally says Prime Minister no longer believes in two-state solution laid out in 2009 Bar Ilan address.

'Terror will be defeated if all countries work against it'

Prime Minister's Office condemns attack in Egypt, calls on all countries to unite to work against terrorism.

'Netanyahu should have told the truth'

Justice Minister says PM missed his opportunity to tell US President 2 state solution is a fantasy, change paradigms of negotiations.

Netanyahu back at work after kidney stone removal

PM resumes duties Friday morning after undergoing operation Thursday night.

Netanyahu conveys Israel's condolences to British PM

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke Wednesday to British Premier Theresa May and offered Israel's condolences for the Manchester terror attack.

Netanyahu thanks Czech parliament for Jerusalem resolution

PM commends Czech resolution calling for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, sanctions against UNESCO.

Netanyahu: Trump added $75 million in defense aid to Israel

PM Netanyahu says at Yom Yerushayim event that Washington has increased funding for Israel's missile defense program after Trump visit.

The Six Day War - a salvation and a miracle

PM Netanyahu says Six Day War was 'a salvation and miracle,' promises Temple Mount will always remain in Jewish hands.

PM and Trump

'Chance for peace greater than before'

US President and Israeli PM give joint report to press, say chance for peace greater than ever before because of regional developments.

Gestures - or concessions?

Jewish Home slams goodwill package to PA presented as 'gesture' to President Trump. 'This is a free lunch for the PA,' says Bennett.

Bennett attempts halt to Arab construction

Netanyahu to push 'incentives' package for PA Arabs including building in Area C, Jewish Home ministers 'trying to form bloc opposing it.'

Will Netanyahu offer gestures to the Palestinians?

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Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion

US Ambassador to Israel speaks about the US position on the Western Wall, Jonathan Pollard, and moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

US Ambassador: There's no demand for a building freeze

New US Ambassador to Israel says Trump is coming to Israel with no 'pre-prepared plan or road map.'

Ya'alon threatens: I'll tell what I know

Former Defense Minister explicitly states in interview, 'Money could have been involved.' Prime Minister's Office: 'Nonsense'

Watch: PM Netanyahu Meets US Ambassador David Friedman

Prime Minister Binyaamin Netanyahu meets with US Ambassador David Friedman. 'Visit to Kotel was a strong gesture of solidarity.'

Senior Trump official: Western Wall not in Israel

According to reports prior to President's visit, American official said Wall not in Israeli territory, causing heated acrimony.

Netanyahu responds

'Fox News lied about embassy move'

Prime Minister's Office says Fox News report he asked President Trump not to move US embassy to Jerusalem is 'a lie.'

Adelsons to answer questions in corruption case against PM

American Jewish billionaire and GOP donor to testify in Israel in corruption case against Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

'PM isn't going to commit political suicide for embassy move'

Coalition chairman says US is seriously considering moving embassy, but PM Netanyahu not ready to pay the political price the US may demand.

Netanyahu responds:

'Moving the embassy will finally shatter the Arab fantasy'

Prime Minister's Office calls for transferring US embassy to Jerusalem, says it would end Arab claim that Israel is not sovereign in city.

Number of countries hit by massive cyber attack doubles

EU law enforcement agency says 150 countries hit by massive cyber attack over the weekend, with about 200,000 individual victims.

Netanyahu: Hanging effigies of soldiers is abominable

Israeli PM speaks about haredi extremists burning effigy of IDF soldier, asks public to take precautions against global cyber attack.

Trump envoy: Israel, PA will both need to compromise

White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt pledges to diplomats that Trump administration will help forge peace between Israel, PA.

Netanyahu: Every country should move their Embassy to Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu's office: We weren't told of any decisions regarding the US Embassy.

Civil rights organization challenges Netanyahu to draw map

Group demands that Netanyahu draw Israel's map, thereby determining fate of Judea and Samaria - annexation or occupation.

Netanyahu meets with head of US Joint Chiefs of Staff

PM Netanyahu and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford discuss bilateral security ties. Netanyahu looks forward to President Trump's visit.

Netanyahu makes condolence call to Aryeh Deri

Prime Minister visits Interior Minister and Shas chief Aryeh Deri, now sitting 'shiva' for his mother.

Another terrorist state shall not arise at our expense!

'Palestinian problem with us more than 120 years is fact we exist,' says Science Minister. 'I expect Trump to announce transfer of embassy.'

"The world respects those who respect themselves"

PM calls on all Zionist parties to support Nationality Law, says response to visits by German politicians necessary to gain respect.

President Trump's message to Israel

'Netanyahu and I will decide how to confront Iranian threat,' says President Trump, adds he hopes to promote 'real, lasting peace'.

Netanyahu: We want peace

Prior to US President Trump's upcoming visit, Israeli PM Netanyahu emphasizes that 'Israel wants peace.'

Shaked: Since we came, the government learned how to govern

Jewish Home party leader attacks Likud, says 'for dozens of years, they were in charge, but were afraid to govern.'

Netanyahu: 'He was a lover of Israel, rabbi and educator'

'Rabbi Elon was a man with a pleasant termerament who worked inside and outside of the Knesset for the nation, Torah, and land of Israel.'

Netanyahu: Abbas lied to Trump

'I heard Abbas say that the Palestinians teach their children peace. Unfortunately, that's not true.'

PA official: Israel allowed payments to terrorists

Senior PA official claims Israel had agreed to allow PA to pay families of terrorists. PM's office: That's nothing but a spin.

Netanyahu: I told Putin we would cooperate or we would clash

PM Netanyahu recounts how he and Russian President Vladimir Putin began military coordination over Syria, preventing military incidents.

'Israel will deduct $1 million from funds Israel gives UN'

Israeli PM thanks countries who opposed UNESCO resolution, says Israel will 'not sit idly by' while UN claims Jerusalem isn't Jewish.

Amona mothers

'We're losing our families'

Women of Amona appeal to PM Netanyahu to finally fulfill pledge to construct new town for them so they can end their state of homelessness.

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum slam 'anti-Semitic' UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: We don't believe in UNESCO

Prime Minister responds to expected UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, slams UN organization.

Report: Trump 'definitely' visiting Israel this month

Senior officials confirm President Trump to visit Israel ahead of Jerusalem Day, talks to focus on embassy move.

'Hamas invests all its resources in destroying Israel'

PM dismisses reports Hamas to drop call for destruction of Israel from charter, says actions or terror group say otherwise.

Netanyahu: Father who interrupted should not be suspended

PM intervenes, blocks suspension of bereaved father who interrupted Netanyahu's Memorial Day speech on Sunday.

Poll: Yesh Atid leads Likud, Jewish Home passes Zionist Union

Yair Lapid bests PM in latest poll. But do the numbers add up to a Yesh Atid coalition government?

Deputy FM: Germany needs to understand our red lines

Tzipi Hotovely expresses support for Netanyahu amid diplomatic row with Germany, says Europe needs to understand Israel's position.

'Liberman worries me, he's blurting out platitudes'

Former Defense Minister says PM should not have bought submarines, current Defense Minister has 'no patience' for security cabinet.

'Every child knows he has lost a great father'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife meet with IDFand terror widows and orphans prior to Memorial Day next week.

Merkel calls PM's decision to cancel meeting 'regrettable'

German Chancellor says there is nothing wrong with her Foreign Minister meeting with subversive groups in Israel.

'A nation which stands up for itself will be respected'

Jerusalem Affairs Minister says PM was right to cancel meeting with German Foreign Minister over meeting with radical groups.

Netanyahu carries out ultimatum to German Foreign Minister

PM cancels meeting with German FM over failure to cancel meeting with radical leftist organizations B'Tselem and Breaking the Silence