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Netanyahu:

'Germany rewarding Hamas terrorism with arms embargo'

Netanyahu speaks to German Chancellor Merz, tells him that Germany is rewarding Hamas terrorism by imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

'Germany rewarding Hamas terrorism with arms embargo'

Advisor to PM: 'Nonsense. Fake.'

Advisor to PM Yonatan Urich attacks the article published about him in the Yedioth Ahronoth daily, calling it 'distorted, false, misleading, and one-sided.'

Advisor to PM: 'Nonsense. Fake.'

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

Phone call between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump on July 28 escalates into shouting, US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff sent to coordinate positions on the humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Report: Trump and Netanyahu's screaming match

After over 10-hour debate

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan to conquer all of Gaza after more than 10 hours of debate. The IDF will take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid. The plan aims to disarm Hamas, return hostages, and ensure Israeli security in Gaza.

Cabinet approves Gaza Strip takeover

Hamas responds to Israel’s plan to conquer Gaza

The Hamas terrorist organization claims that significant progress was made toward a "final agreement" in the latest round of talks, but Netanyahu withdrew from the negotiations.

Hamas responds to Israel’s plan to conquer Gaza

Heated cabinet meeting

Netanyahu: Goal is to defeat Hamas, not perpetuate it

As the Security Cabinet debates a full Gaza takeover, Netanyahu vows to defeat Hamas, while IDF Chief Zamir warns the move could endanger hostages and troops alike.

Netanyahu: Goal is to defeat Hamas, not perpetuate it

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'We intend to take control of all of Gaza to remove Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interviewed this evening by Fox News and commented on the cabinet meeting and the decision expected to be made on the takeover of Gaza.

'We intend to take control of all of Gaza to remove Hamas'

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

A scathing article in Hamevaser calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to halt military operation in Gaza, claiming State has no spiritual mandate to fight while persecuting Torah scholars.

Haredi newspaper criticizes Netanyahu: 'Stop, you have no right'

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

Attorney Itai Leshem, who is being sued by Prime Minister Netanyahu for over half a million shekels, tried to convince the "Grok" AI engine on X network that Netanyahu is the most corrupt prime minister in Israeli history. The AI refused to agree with him.

The failed attempt to convince an AI to turn against Netanyahu

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Prime Minister discusses humanitarian issues, Hamas' false campaign, and expanding Abraham Accords; US Rep. Hamadeh thanks for support of Druze in Syria.

PM Netanyahu meets with Republican Congressional delegation

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Efraim Shamir, a member of the Israeli band Kaveret, summoned by Lahav 433’s Cyber Unit for social media posts; denies accusations, claims he opposes violence.

Israeli musician questioned over alleged incitement to violence

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

Following a security update by the Prime Minister, the Opposition Leader voiced his opposition to the plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip. 'We will pay prices that are too great.'

Lapid to Netanyahu: Conquering Gaza is a bad mistake

PMO

'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

IDF Chief of Staff presents PM Netanyahu with options for the continuation of the war amid reports that the PM has decided that the IDF will conquer and occupy Gaza.

'IDF ready to implement any decision made by the Cabinet'

Samaria:

PM Netanyahu hosts US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Shiloh

Prime Minister Netanyahu hosts US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Samaria to strengthen ties and highlight support for Israeli sovereignty.

PM Netanyahu hosts US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Shiloh

PM at recruitment center

'Still necessary to complete the enemy's defeat in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to recruits for the armored and combat engineering corps and reiterated that the goals of the war are "to release all our hostages, to ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel."

'Still necessary to complete the enemy's defeat in Gaza'

PM and Chief of Staff clash over conquest of Gaza

The Prime Minister is expected to propose a plan for conquering the Gaza Strip, defeating Hamas, and returning the hostages - despite opposition from Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.

PM and Chief of Staff clash over conquest of Gaza

Report:

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

The Prime Minister's Office has worked intensively in recent weeks to reduce tension between the two countries over the war in Ukraine.

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

Report

Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

Sources from the Prime Minister's office report that Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to conquer the Gaza Strip, against the position of the IDF, and will discuss it with the Cabinet.

Netanyahu decides to conquer Gaza

NIS 3.2 billion budget for rebuilding south after Oct. 7 approved

Netanyahu: 'Today, the Government is approving extensive steps for the rebuilding, development and renewal of many communities in the Negev, and Ashkelon.'

NIS 3.2 billion budget for rebuilding south after Oct. 7 approved

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Security Cabinet to instruct IDF on how to achieve war aims

Following Tisha B'Av, PM states, 'We are in the midst of an intense war, in which we have made very great, historic, achievements, because we have not been divided, because we have stood together and fought together.'

Security Cabinet to instruct IDF on how to achieve war aims

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'Hamas wants to break us - We will eliminate them'

The Prime Minister responds harshly to the hostage videos released by the murderous terror organization: “They are starving them like the Nazis starved the Jews.”

'Hamas wants to break us - We will eliminate them'

Netanyahu to Red Cross

'Images of hostages reminiscent of Nazi crimes'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded that the Red Cross ensure that food is provided to the hostages in Gaza and that they receive immediate medical treatment.

'Images of hostages reminiscent of Nazi crimes'

Netanyahu:

'Hamas committing Nazi-style abuse against hostages'

Netanyahu speaks with the families of hostages Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David after distressing videos of them, condemns Hamas’s cruelty and reaffirms Israel's ongoing efforts to secure the hostages' release.

'Hamas committing Nazi-style abuse against hostages'

Tila Falic Levi:

'We should be grateful that Netanyahu is willing to lead us'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Tila Falic Levi, leading activist for Israel & Jewish diaspora and a close friend of the Netanyahus.

'We should be grateful that Netanyahu is willing to lead us'

'Fake news'

Netanyahu denies reported Trump tensions amid Gaza War concerns

Atlantic report cites tensions between Trump and Netanyahu over Gaza conflict, but Israeli PM’s office calls claims 'fake news' and declines to comment.

Netanyahu denies reported Trump tensions amid Gaza War concerns

This is the left-wing activist who planned to murder PM Netanyahu

Tamar Gershoni, leftist activist from Tel Aviv, named as woman suspected of planning to murder Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using RPG.

This is the left-wing activist who planned to murder PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu rushing emigration plan to keep Ben-Gvir in coalition

Prime Minister Netanyahu is rushing the plan for voluntary emigration from Gaza to prevent Otzma Yehudit from breaking away from the coalition.

Netanyahu rushing emigration plan to keep Ben-Gvir in coalition

Netanyahu:

'Prisoners ran the prisons instead of other way around'

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Israel Prison Service: "What we have here is not just justice or deterrence, but considerable intelligence and assets that we have used to rescue our hostages. We will achieve the absolute victory while freeing our hostages. This is an effort from which we will not relent."

'Prisoners ran the prisons instead of other way around'

Netanyahu to Starmer:

'Recognizing Palestine rewards terror'

PM Netanyahu blasts UK Prime Minister for vowing to recognize a Palestinian state by September if the Gaza situation doesn't improve, says this "rewards Hamas's monstrous terrorism" and would create a "jihadist state" threatening Britain.

'Recognizing Palestine rewards terror'

Netanyahu to hostage families

'There's 1 big obstacle - Hamas'

PM releases video addressing the families of the remaining hostages in which he blames Hamas for their continued captivity. 'Since the return of the delegation from Qatar, we have not stopped trying.'

'There's 1 big obstacle - Hamas'

Netanyahu:

'Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel pauses IDF operations daily to enable humanitarian aid into Gaza, accusing Hamas of stealing supplies and staging media manipulation. He calls the war against Hamas a moral battle for Israel’s survival.

'Israel will keep ensuring humanitarian aid reaches Gaza'

Netanyahu's brother-in-law:

'President Trump has a messianic mission'

Dr. Hagi Ben Artzi likens President Trump to biblical King Cyrus and urges Netanyahu to seize this divinely-ordained chance to reshape Israel’s future.

'President Trump has a messianic mission'

Netanyahu:

'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'

PM visits IDF Intelligence Directorate, says defeating Hamas and returning the hostages are 'two interlinked goals.'

'We have a job to finish, eliminating Hamas & returning hostages'

Bennett blasted for slamming Israeli policy during US trip

Official accuses Bennett of breaching norms by attacking government during US visit; Bennett's camp fires back, blaming official for October 7 massacre and failed Gaza policy.

Bennett blasted for slamming Israeli policy during US trip

'What a bold-faced lie'

PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

PM Netanyahu, speaking at Daystar’s “Together As One” event, emphasizes Israel’s bond with Christians, rejects claims of Gaza starvation, and urges a united front against Islamist extremism and global misinformation.

PM Netanyahu slams Gaza starvation claims

Bless Netanyahu and Trump, because what comes next could be awful

Can you imagine a Mamdani ruining New York City and a Hunter Biden finishing up the rest of the counttry? It could happen. Opinion.

Bless Netanyahu and Trump, because what comes next could be awful

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'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

Prime Minister after visiting the Ramon Air Force Base: "The UN is fabricating excuses and lies about the State of Israel - there are secure routes for humanitarian aid."

'UN lies, fabricates excuses about why it doesn't deliver aid'

ICC rebukes Hungary over Netanyahu arrest failure

ICC judges report Hungary to the court’s oversight body for failing to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his Budapest visit, stating it "severely undermines the Court’s ability to carry out its mandate."

ICC rebukes Hungary over Netanyahu arrest failure

Netanyahu to Macron:

'A Palestinian state would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel'

Netanyahu condemns French President's decision to recognize a Palestinian state: “Palestinians don’t want a state beside Israel—they want one instead of it.” Sa’ar: "A Palestinian state will be a Hamas state."

'A Palestinian state would be a launch pad to annihilate Israel'

Netanyahu

Hamas is making a big mistake

PM speaks at the state memorial ceremony for Ze'ev Jabotinsky at Mount Herzl and says: 'If Hamas perceives our willingness to reach a deal as weakness, as an opportunity to dictate surrender terms that would endanger the State of Israel — they are making a big mistake.'

Hamas is making a big mistake

Activist who plotted to murder Prime Minister Netanyahu indicted

Tel Aviv woman active in anti-government protests indicted for attempting to orchestrate the assassination of Prime Minister Netanyahu using an RPG.

Activist who plotted to murder Prime Minister Netanyahu indicted

Elderly leftist accused of plotting bomb attack on PM Netanyahu

70-year-old woman and leftist activist arrested by Shin Bet on suspicion of conspiring to target Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with explosive device.

Elderly leftist accused of plotting bomb attack on PM Netanyahu

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

PM responds to call from bereaved families from the Hagvura Forum to cut off aid to Gaza to ensure the aid does not go to Hamas.

Netanyahu rejects call to cut Gaza's water & electricity

'Finally, we had what we wanted'

Netanyahu reveals what really ties him to Trump

In a wide-ranging interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses US politics, his legacy, personal regrets, and an unexpected moment with President Trump over hamburgers.

Netanyahu reveals what really ties him to Trump

Hunter Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's attack on Iran

'Bombing the s*** out of whatever remains of a Mosque in Gaza and turning it into a golf course.. is not going to work,' Hunter Biden tells Andrew Callaghan.

Hunter Biden criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's attack on Iran

Take control of Gaza:

Chief of Staff suggests new combat plan for Gaza

Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's new combat plan proposes broader control over areas of Gaza if there is a further delay in negotiations for the release of the hostages.

Chief of Staff suggests new combat plan for Gaza

Due to illness:

Netanyahu requests to cancel testimony, prosecution consents

Prime Minister diagnosed with intestinal infection, receives hospital treatment, and requests to cancel testimony scheduled for this week.

Netanyahu requests to cancel testimony, prosecution consents

Revealed:

What gifts have Israel's officials received from world leaders

Cigars for Netanyahu, a sculpture for Bennett, and a Rolex watch for the National Security Advisor: The PM's Office reveals list of gifts received by Israel's top officials, most of which are held by the state.

What gifts have Israel's officials received from world leaders

After eating spoiled food

Netanyahu suffers intestinal inflammation

Prime Minister diagnosed with intestinal inflammation and dehydration; will recuperate at home while continuing to oversee government affairs.

Netanyahu suffers intestinal inflammation

'Bombs everything'

Report quotes US official calling Netanyahu a 'madman'

Senior US officials say Israeli strikes in Syria risk undermining Trump administration's regional goals.

Report quotes US official calling Netanyahu a 'madman'

US envoy announces:

'Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire'

US envoy Tom Barrack announces a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Syria, backed by Turkey, Jordan, and other neighbors, urges Druze, Bedouins, and Sunnis to disarm.

'Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire'

Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.

Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams Netanyahu, Edelstein over IDF draft

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'liar,' says MK Yuli Edelstein is 'the son of a priest.'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams Netanyahu, Edelstein over IDF draft

Netanyahu on Syria strikes:

The regime crossed red lines - and we hit hard

The Prime Minister made clear Israel will not allow Syrian forces south of Damascus, will protect Druze community; ceasefire achieved through strength, not concessions

The regime crossed red lines - and we hit hard

ICC rejects Israel's bid to annul Netanyahu, Gallant warrants

The ICC rejects Israel's request to withdraw arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, and to suspend its Gaza probe, insists the warrants stand.

ICC rejects Israel's bid to annul Netanyahu, Gallant warrants

Netanyahu to Golan Druze: Don't cross the border

Prime Minister Netanyahu asks the Druze in the Golan Heights to show restraint and allow the IDF to operate to protect their brethren on the Syrian side of the border.

Netanyahu to Golan Druze: Don't cross the border

Rabbi Pinto to Netanyahu: You sanctify G-d's Name

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto praises Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's struggle for Israel's security, says message that victory comes with G-d's help 'reverberates throughout the entire Jewish world.'

Rabbi Pinto to Netanyahu: You sanctify G-d's Name

PM's military secretary interrupts Netanyahu trial

The Prime Minister was handed an envelope and immediately requested a recess, saying 'my military secretary is here, he never shows up here.'

PM's military secretary interrupts Netanyahu trial

'Significant progress'

Netanyahu softens stance on IDF withdrawal

Senior officials claim that the Prime Minister has approved additional flexibility on the issue of IDF withdrawal from Gaza, but won't commit to ending war at end of 60-day ceasefire.

Netanyahu softens stance on IDF withdrawal

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'We're committed to protecting the Druze in Syria'

PM Netanyahu and Minister Smotrich visit Hashmonaim Brigade base. 'We can protect our people and also preserve the world of Torah.'

'We're committed to protecting the Druze in Syria'