Benjamin Netanyahu

German Foreign Minister responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum

PM Netanyahu had warned German Foreign Minister that meeting with radical leftist group would lead to cancellation of visit with PM.

Netanyahu issues ultimatum to German foreign minister

PM says German foreign minister can choose to meet with him or with Peace Now, but not both.

But who to watch the watchers?

Shin Bet and Mossad heads oppose Cyber Authority

Law establishing Authority raises storm in security forces who call to halt legislative process and rephrase to 'match state security needs'

'Imagine Iranian submarines in the Mediterranean'

Fox News' Sean Hannity talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the Iranian nuclear threat and the Middle East's stability.

'Trump WH has brought a welcome change to US policy'

PM Netanyahu praises Trump administration for change in US policy towards Iran during meeting with Defense Secretary Mattis.

'The whole world is impressed with Israel's Shin Bet'

PM at Shin Bet event to mark Israel's Independence Day: 'On behalf of the people of Israel, I want to tip my hat to you'

Abbas: Willing to meet Netanyahu in Washington

PA chairman tells Japanese newspaper he's willing to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu under Trump's patronage.

'Netanyahu broke my heart'

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, relates to heated Knesset discussion on Operation Protective Edge.

'I will not forget the joy when Barghouti was arrested'

Lt. Col. puzzled why media coddles 'head of serpent' Barghouti as peace seeker, not cruel despicable murderer.

PM Netanyahu jokes about his hair

PM addresses his sudden appearance with darker hair.

China: Lack of Palestinian state 'historical injustice'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Israeli-Palestinian peace talks should be revived to allow establishment of Palestinian state.

Barak blasts the government

Former Prime Minister claims Netanyahu is leading Israel towards a reality of one state with an Arab majority.

Putin: Syria chemical weapons attacks 'unfounded accusations'

Putin tells Netanyahu it is 'unacceptable' to make accusations of chemical weapons attack against Assad regime.

Israel sends condolences for St. Petersburg bombing

'The citizens of Israel stand alongside the Russian people at this difficult time.'

'I don't flip-flop on the issues'

Education Minister continues attacks on PM: 'I don't say that I'm against a Palestinian state, then say that I'm in favor of it.'

'Netanyahu's supporters are like a bunch of battered women'

Former Likud MK Moshe Feiglin slams PM over restrictions on building in Judea and Samaria, says PM's backers behaving irrationally.

Bennett: PM missed a big opportunity

Jewish Home head rips Prime Minister: 'Instead of putting out alternatives, like Jewish sovereignty, we've gone back to two-state solution'.

Report: US-Israel talks on construction suspended

Talks between Trump Administration and Netanyahu government on construction in Judea and Samaria reportedly stopped.

Report:

Netanyahu preparing package of good-will 'gestures' for PA

Prime Minister revealed to cabinet that President Trump pushing Israel to make good-will gestures to Palestinian Authority.

Israel launches new anti-rocket system

PM Netanyahu says 'Magic Wand' system becomes operational on Sunday.

The week that was and readers' comments

'Israeli Right never had contingency plan for success, scrambling to maintain political viability by delineating ideological comfort zones'.

Poll: Voters side with Kahlon over PM in coalition crisis

Likud continues to slide, with Yair Lapid opening up 4-seat lead as public turns against PM in coalition crisis over public broadcasting.

Netanyahu: I will keep my promise to Amona residents

PM relates to obligation to rebuild Amona, as March 31 deadline approaches. Tonight, cabinet convenes to discuss future building in Yesha.

Netanyahu, Kahlon still working to end coalition crisis

PM Netanyahu meets Finance Minister in attempt to hammer out agreement on broadcasting authority to end ongoing coalition crisis.

PM to allow MKs to ascend Temple Mount - in three months time

Netanyahu to allow ministers, Knesset members to ascend Temple Mount after Ramadan. MK Glick: 'I will petition High Court.'

'PM behind articles criticizing a minister? Unprecedented'

Professor Avi Diskin estimates that despite tensions the coalition is not falling apart. 'No party has a real interest in elections.'

'Katz and the haredim are preventing an agreement'

Coalition Chairman Bitan says any agreement between PM and Finance Minister must include delaying IPBC opening.

Poll: Lapid tops Netanyahu, PM's approval rating at 35%

The Likud would lose to Yesh Atid if elections were held today, poll says, with PM's approval rating underwater at just 35%.

Netanyahu thanks Britain for changing position

Prime Minister Netanyahu opens weekly cabinet meeting with British PM Theresa May and change in Albion's position in UN debate.

Coalition chairman: If Kahlon doesn't cave, we'll have elections

Coalition Chairman Bitan says if Finance Minister Kahlon doesn't agree to compromise, he'll force new elections.

'Trump never demanded Israel limit settlement construction'

Senior government official says reports claiming Trump envoy Greenblatt asked Netanyahu to restrict 'settlement' construction are false.

The Religious Zionist whipping boy

Why Religious Zionism, which identifies with the Jewish State heart and soul, continues to be mistreated blatantly.

Netanyahu: Britain, Israel facing same terror threat

Prime Minister condemns London attack, says Israelis were first to face this type of terrorism.

Trump asked Israel to stop building outside 'blocs'

Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt asked Israel to cease building in communities located outside so-called “settlement blocs”, sources say.

Chinese President calls for Palestinian state

During meeting with Netanyahu, Chinese President calls for peace between Israel and an independent Palestinian state.

Netanyahu: No restrictions on building in Jerusalem

PM says Israel continuing cooperation with Russia on Syria, US not asking for construction freeze in Jerusalem.

China declares 'innovation partnership' with Israel

Netanyahu meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discusses technological cooperation between the two countries.

Barak: Netanyahu is weak and fearful of his interrogations

Former Prime Minister says PM Netanyahu wants new elections because of investigations against him and disagreements with US.

Netanyahu insists: Broadcasting corporation unnecessary

Likud source close to PM clarifies he maintains opinion no need to establish corporation, no point in allowing to proceed.

Herzog: Netanyahu acting irrationally

Zionist Union head Yitzhak Herzog says he's establishing "Zionist, centrist, rational bloc" to replace Netanyahu with or without elections.

'The future belongs to those countries who can innovate'

PM Netanyahu speaks in China at meeting of Israeli, Chinese, businessmen, says China-Israel marriage is 'made in Heaven.'

Deri warns against elections

Shas chairman: Netanyahu will bear the consequences if he chooses to go to early elections.

Israel expects to reach understanding with Trump White House

Netanyahu's chief of staff leaves for Washington to continue talks with Trump administration over Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu's cruel game

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is callously playing with IBA employees feelings. Possible reasons for move are worrying. Commentary.

Regev: Broadcasting corporation conceived in sin

Culture Minister Regev explains why she believes corporation should close, demands coalition partners honor agreements.

'There's no reason to hold new elections'

Transportation Minister Katz says there are several issues which need to be dealt with, current issue does not justify new elections.

'I call on everyone to act responsibly and prevent elections'

Education Minister Bennett calls on coalition members to prevent new elections which would 'harm Israel's economy.'

'Meeting on Shabbat is absolutely unacceptable'

UTJ MKs slam Netanyahu for holding meeting on Shabbat, say government 'can have no success' if Shabbat is violated.

Netanyahu: If we don't agree, we'll have new elections

Netanyahu holds Likud meeting, says ball is in Kahlon's court; Kahlon speaks with opposition leader Herzog about replacing Netanyahu.

'We'll continue to prevent weapons transfers to Hezbollah'

Netanyahu responds to airstrikes in Syria, stresses that Israel has a very clear policy.

Likud Minister: Bennett trying to gain political capital

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely attacks Education Minister: 'Shame such an important subject became a populist and political debate.'

Will we yet miss Obama?

'Negotiations may stretch out a long time. Netanyahu is Mister Status Quo, always preferring non-action because it least threatens his rule'

'If Netanyahu won't build our town, we'll do it ourselves'

Amona evictees say replacement town promised by PM will be built, one way or another.

Iranian Jewish lawmaker blasts Netanyahu

Jewish member of Iran’s parliament calls Netanyahu "insane vampire" over his comments that Iran seeks the annihilation of the Jews.

'Netanyahu is cooking up a Palestinian state'

Jewish Home MK Smotrich warns that Netanyahu is drawing up a diplomatic move that will result in Palestinian state.

The sanguine, vainglorious march to failure

What's missing in Netanyahu's conduct is political sophistication - the type that exists among the Palestinian Arabs. Opinion.

'Netanyahu remained true to his word to Amona evictees'

Sources close to Prime Minister say Netanyahu pushed replacement town in Samaria during talks with Trump's special envoy, Jason Greenblatt.

Netanyahu slams paper's 'malicious defamations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife appeared in court in their libel case against Yediot Aharonot journalist Yigal Sarna.

Netanyahu on Iran: Who are they kidding?

PM fires back at Iran’s Foreign Minister who accused him of “falsifying the Torah”.

German media list Netanyahu as 'dictator'

Israeli embassy in Germany angered after two newspapers say Netanyahu is one of seven "looniest dictators".