Benjamin Netanyahu

Despite leadership change, Labor still trails Likud

Even after Labor dumps Herzog as chairman for ex-Kulanu minister Avi Gabbay, poll shows Likud, right-wing bloc winning decisive victory.

King Abdullah furious with Netanyahu

Jordanian monarch demands Israel prosecute stabbing attack victim, despite hearing results of Israeli investigation.

Report: Netanyahu offers major land swap with PA

PM reportedly told Trump envoys he is prepared to surrender large swath of pre-1967 Israel to PA in exchange for 'settlement blocs'.

Netanyahu: Death penalty for Halamish terrorist

PM calls for terrorist who slaughtered three Israelis to be executed. 'This lowly terrorist needs to be executed, so he won't smile again.'

Joy amid sorrow: PM celebrates circumcision with Salomon family

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits relatives of three Israelis slaughtered in Halamish as they mourn loss - and celebrate new life.

Netanyahu: Al-Jazeera will be gone from Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to pass the necessary laws to remove Qatari network from Israel.

Rarity: Israel Hayom article against Netanyahu

'Israel Hayom' newspaper publishes unprecedented criticism of Netanyahu's Temple Mount security policy.

Poll: 77% believe removal of metal detectors was surrender

23% of Israelis believe PM Netanyahu handled recent crisis appropriately, compared to 67% who think otherwise, Channel 2 poll says.

Netanyahu, Liberman, and Eizenkot tour Golan Heights

Three briefed by Division Commander Major General Yoel Strik, and Company Commander Brigadier General Yaniv Asor.

'There was no question about it - we had to get you out'

Netanyahu meets with embassy officer wounded near Israeli embassy in Amman, Israeli Ambassador to Jordan following their return to Israel.

Report: Netanyahu, Abdullah reach agreement to resolve crisis

Metal detectors reportedly to be removed from Temple Mount, security guard returned from Jordan.

Trump envoy in Israel to resolve Temple Mount crisis

Jason Greenblatt, Ambassador Friedman meet PM to discuss ways to end crisis since terrorist attack killed 2 policemen on Temple Mount.

'The pain is deep, but our roots here are deeper'

President, PM address deadly Shabbat stabbing attack during memorial for Ze'ev Jabotinsky. 'Our hearts are with the Salomon family.'

Netanyahu: We are handling the crisis with composure

PM talks about security situation in wake of events related to Temple Mount and Halamish terror attack.

Anti-Semitism, Hungary and Netanyahu: What you need to know

Netanyahu's recent visit to Hungary amid controversial campaign targeting far-left Jewish donor George Soros draws criticism from left.

Netanyahu: Submarine deal will happen

PM says he believes deal will move forward despite investigation. 'As soon as things clear up, I assume that the deal will go forward.'

'Removal of metal detectors - False rumors'

Culture Minister Miri Regev denies reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering removing the metal detectors from the Temple Mount.

A moving meeting with the diplomat who stuck to his guns

PM Netanyahu meets Mexican diplomat fired as Ambassador to UNESCO after refusing to vote for anti-Semitic resolution.

PM makes historic visit to Hungary

PM Netanyahu becomes first Israeli Prime Minister to visit Hungary since 1989 fall of Communism.

Netanyahu, Macron mark 75 years since Paris roundup of Jews

French PM acknowledges "not a single German" took part in roundup of Paris Jews who were sent to Nazi death camps. French police did.

Ya'alon attacks Liberman, calls him a 'liar'

'I do not want anyone like Liberman to preach to me,' said former DM. 'A liar who spent years in interrogation rooms.'

'Righteous become victims, attackers claim victory'

Student movement protests plan to reopen Temple Mount to Muslims, calls on PM not to reward terror.

Magnetometers to be placed at the entrance to Temple Mount

Security forces to place magnometers at Temple Mount entrances, cameras outside Temple Mount; Site to reopen Sunday afternoon.

Mourning tents for Jerusalem terrorists dismantled

Netanyahu orders that mourning tents set up in Umm al-Fahm by families of Jerusalem terrorists be dismantled.

PM meets Trump envoy Greenblatt

PM meets with Trump envoy, US Ambassador, in bid to jumpstart peace talks.

Netanyahu: We didn't agree to slow down settlement construction

Prime Minister's Office denies Arab media reports Israel agreed to slow construction in Judea, Samaria in exchange for regional agreement.

Ya'alon: Netanyahu will be indicted

Former Defense Minister says at least one investigation against PM will end with an indictment, says he plans to run for PM himself.

Will cabinet approve massive building plan for PA cities?

Ministers to decide on 'Qalqiliya Plan' to cede Israeli-controlled land to PA cities, permit massive expansion of PA city near 'Green Line'.

'Hold cabinet meeting at Tomb of Patriarchs'

Yesha Council and Amana issue invitation following UNESCO designation of Hevron's Old City as 'endangered PA heritage site'

Netanyahu: UNESCO's denial of history is 'absurd'

PM Netanyahu meets Rwandan President Kagame, both reaffirm friendship, bonds, and commitment to changing the world for the better.

Poll: Netanyahu, right-wing bloc still on top

Netanyahu would win additional term as Prime Minister if elections were held today, new poll shows. Peretz outperforms Gabai as Labor chief.

Netanyahu: Israel welcomes 'genuine' Syria ceasefire

PM welcomes ceasefire brokered by trump and Putin, warns against Iranian military presence in Syria.

Netanyahu: Connection between Israel and Hevron is unparalleled

PM opens cabinet meeting with Torah passages proving Abraham's acquisition of Cave of Patriarchs, following UNESCO resolution on Hevron.

Report: Netanyahu calls Putin to discuss Syria buffer zone

Israel wants 30-mile buffer zone to protect against Hezbollah, Iran - but doesn't want the zone controlled by Russia, report says.

Netanyahu to mark 75th anniversary of roundup of French Jews

Netanyahu to visit Paris for the 75th anniversary of the Vel d'Hiv roundup.

PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit mobile desalination plant

On last day of Israel trip, Indian PM Modi visits British military cemetery in Haifa and a mobile desalination unit.

PM: We make history together

PM Netanyahu touts 7 agreements signed with Indian counterpart during historic visit to Israel.

Netanyahu vetoes 'Beit El Law'

PM removes from agenda law to require him to fulfill promises he made repeatedly but never kept to build 300 homes in Beit El.

Watch: Israel celebrates with America

Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Rivlin attend Fourth of July reception at the home of Ambassador David Friedman.

'Divided Jerusalem a real danger if Jerusalem law is not passed'

Former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar, who recently returned to politics, warns that a divided Jerusalem is a very real danger.

Britney Spears nixes Netanyahu meeting after Western Wall visit

Pop star cancels meeting with Prime Minister after being mobbed by hundreds of fans in Jerusalem during visit to Old City.

Netanyahu blocks 'United Jerusalem Bill'

PM vetoes bill that conditioned giving up parts of Jerusalem in a diplomatic agreement on an 80-MK special majority.

'Ariel medical school will strengthen Israel'

PM, Education Minister participate in cornerstone-laying ceremony for medical school donated by Sheldon and Miriam Adelson.

Israel, US sign new cybersecurity agreement

PM meets with Trump Homeland Security and Cybersecurity advisers. '3-5 cyber-attacks at any given moment.'

'Haaretz writer has hit a new low of nastiness and evil'

Prime Minister blasts Haaretz writer over his smear of bereaved parents whose son's body is being held captive by Hamas.

Likud branch heads confront Netanyahu: Build in Beit El

Party branch and forum heads sign joint appeal to Knesset faction members for action to fulfill Beit El building commitment.

Lapid: 'Netanyahu has no plan - we do'

'What you have not done in four terms, you will not do now.'

PM meets NFL Hall of Famers

PM tells NFL players that just as they do not question if they have to be strong before a game, Israel also cannot ask if it must be strong.

'If we do not fight, we will get another 4 years of Obama'

Israelis called upon to protest outside PM's residence tonight against construction freeze in Judea and Samaria despite promises.

'Anyone who thinks Israel is important should join the protest'

Beit El leaders call on Israeli public to join protest, insist PM Netanyahu approve promised homes.

Netanyahu: I was in the dark about Qalqiliya expansion details

Prime Minister clarifies claim he 'didn't remember' plan to expand PA cities, says he doesn't remember being shown extent of expansion.

Greenblatt to pitch Mideast peace summit to Netanyahu, Abbas

White House special envoy to join Jared Kushner during Israel trip, to pitch Mideast peace summit to Israel, PA.

'There's almost no construction anywhere in Judea and Samaria'

Jewish Home minister claims de facto building freeze in place, calls on PM to end restrictions on construction.

Is PM giving up on plan to expand PA cities?

Prime Minister reportedly claimed he 'doesn't recall' approving plan to massively expand PA city close to Green Line and other PA cities.

Municipal leaders to Netanyahu: Stop throwing sand in our eyes

Samaria leaders support Beit El Council, insist PM Netanyahu keep his promises to build new homes.

Report: Netanyahu offered Foreign Ministry to Livni

TV report says Livni turned down offer from Netanyahu to be appointed Foreign Minister. PMO: No offer was made to Livni.

There is an alternative to Netanyahu

Instead of returning to Netanyahu like a battered wife, we should replace him with an honest, principled leader who isn't afraid. Opinion.

Netanyahu at Greek synagogue: Am Israel Chai

Netanyahu visits synagogue in Thessaloniki, where 97% of the Jewish population was murdered by the Nazis.

'Netanyahu is making a mockery of Religious Zionism'

Senior Religious Zionist rabbi blasts PM: 'Gov't pledged to build 300 units in Beit El - but Netanyahu once again reneged on his promise.'

"The aim of the demonstrators - to bring down Netanyahu"

MK slams demonstrators outside attorney general's house for attempting to force A-G to indict Netanyahu regardless of the facts.