Benjamin Netanyahu

Russia returns captured IDF tank

Russia returns tank captured during 1982 Lebanon War. Netanyahu: 'Families will now have a grave to visit.'

Netanyahu vows: 'Syria won't be a launchpad against Israel'

Talking to Moscow's Jewish leaders, PM admits Israeli activity in Syria, says he talked with Putin about new regional 'arrangement.'

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

Despite tensions between his country and Turkey, Russian President tells Netanyahu he supports reconciliation between Israel and Turkey.

Watch: Netanyahu and Putin shore up alliance in Moscow

Israeli, Russian leaders meet for fourth time in nine months, as alliance continues to grow.

Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the Kremlin

As PM visits, Yesha Council holds pavilion of local goods in Moscow for first time; Minister Erdan lauds victory over BDS.

Controversy deepens over French tycoon's payments to Netanyahu

Netanyahu's lawyer on the defensive after Frenchman disputes PM's version of events, saying he paid him more during his time in office.

Arab League chief: Netanyahu avoiding French peace initiative

Nabil Al-Arabi accuses Netanyahu of taking advantage of the Arab Peace Initiative in order to avoid the French peace initiative.

Netanyahu calls on Liberman to help wounded soldier

Netanyahu pushes for government aid to enable wounded soldier to return home.

Coalition chair warns 'Bennett is playing with fire'

Likud MK warns Bennett's attacks on PM could spell end of coalition, saying, 'either we have elections or we replace Jewish Home.'

Liberman tells Bennett to 'relax,' end feud with Netanyahu

New Defense Minister insists army will not interfere with construction of special unit in house of wounded soldier in Yesha.

Netanyahu admits contributions from Frenchman on trial for fraud

Israeli Prime Minister acknowledged receiving contributions from French tycoon on trial for fraud, but insists they were not political.

Netanyahu to French FM: Direct talks better than peace summit

Netanyahu tells French Foreign Minister that encouraging Abbas to sit down for direct talks would be more useful than a peace summit.

Report: Netanyahu to reach out to Moscow over peace talks

Netanyahu likely to approach Putin about presenting a united front in the event of French-brokered talks, political source claims.

Abbas's Fatah presents 'Bibi the baby killer'

In slanderous English language post Fatah accuses Netanyahu of 'killing Palestinian kids to win Israeli votes.'

Netanyahu announces 'Jerusalem Jubilee' plan

PM welcomes three new ministers into government, lays out plan for massive investment in the capital.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Russia next week

Kremlin announces Netanyahu will visit Russia next week to discuss a wide range of international issues with Putin.

Netanyahu: The path to peace is not through conferences

Prime Minister Netanyahu again criticizes the French peace initiative, says direct talks are the only way to achieve peace.

Saudi Arabia plays down Netanyahu's comments on peace talks

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister says it's too early to assess Israel's seriousness to discuss changes in Arab peace initiative.

Erekat rejects Netanyahu's peace statement as 'PR strategy'

PLO Secretary-General rejects Netanyahu and Liberman’s statement in favor of peace talks and the two-state solution.

Herzog slams 'government in vision of the prophet Marzel'

Bitter Labor head says 'magician' Netanyahu 'made himself disappear' as 'radical right' takes over; calls for Kahlon to collapse government.

Netanyahu goes to court to keep household expenses under wraps

Netanyahu is in a legal showdown with the Movement for the Freedom of Information to keep private expenses hidden from the public.

Netanyahu rejects coalition crisis compromise

Minister Litzman suggests compromise on Security Cabinet standoff, but while Bennett agrees to it, PM dismisses the proposal.

Jewish Home threatens new elections over security cabinet reform

Justice Minister demands Netanyahu fully embrace reforms of security cabinet - or else prepare for new elections.

Bennett: Our demand is that the Cabinet stop being blind

Jewish Home chairman elaborates on his demand to improve the Security Cabinet, stresses he will not back down.

Netanyahu apologizes for condemning 'nationalistic rape'

Netanyahu 'regrets' condemnation, says it was 'not right' to make judgements before trial.

Netanyahu: Where's the condemnation of the 'nationalistic rape'?

Prime Minister blasts the left for failing to condemn the rape of a Jewish woman by three Arabs. Yechimovich fires back.

Nir Barkat defers to Netanyahu over Likud leadership

Jerusalem mayor won't challenge Prime Minister, he announces Wednesday, despite recordings hinting otherwise.

Details divulged

What did Liberman give up on in joining the coalition?

Coalition agreement details show that aside from folding on death penalty law, Liberman made a key concession on being a minister.

Netanyahu blasts media over coverage of Comptroller report

Netanyahu has harsh criticism for Channel 10's failure to ask for his comment about the State Comptroller’s report on "Bibi-Tours".

Palestinian Authority rejects Netanyahu's call for direct talks

'You cannot escape international community' says Palestinian Authority PM Rami Hamdallah to Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: 'I aspire for a demilitarized Palestine'

At launch of Knesset's summer session, PM says he is ready for 'courageous steps'; Herzog accuses him of 'slamming the door on change.'

Netanyahu: We need expanded coalition to pursue peace talks

Despite deadlock, PM optimistic about coalition talks with Yisrael Beytenu.

Netanyahu: I'd fly to Paris tomorrow to make peace with Abbas

Israeli prime minister rejects French initiative in meeting with French counterpart Manuel Valls; calls for direct negotiations.

Netanyahu: 'Enough lamenting, I'm in charge of defense'

PM responds to 'self-flagellation' in media over Liberman's appointment, touts his credentials in 'taking care of security.'

Herzog: 'Judea and Samaria gangs' prevented unity government

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu was held back by “gangs” who prevented him from going forward with coalition agreement.

Ya'alon's associates: He wasn't offered the Foreign Ministry

Sources close to Ya'alon reject reports he was never offered the role of Foreign Minister if Liberman joins the coalition.

'Netanyahu guaranteed Labor veto power over Yesha construction'

Zionist Union chief reveals Netanyahu offered Labor veto power over Yesha construction, control over foreign affairs.

PM tells Yaalon he may lose Defense Ministry to Liberman

As talks with Liberman progress, Netanyahu informs Yaalon he may lose Defense Ministry.

Moments after press conference, PM invites Liberman to talks

Prime Minister Netanyahu didn't waste time reacting to Yisrael Beytenu chief's offer, inviting him to begin negotiations to join govt.

Likud warns Netanyahu to stop talks with Herzog

Senior Likud members from Judea and Samaria demand PM stop unity talks, warning Herzog as FM will create a Palestinian state.

Unity talks hung up on a unilateral division of Jerusalem

Coalition expansion talks go on, but Herzog's demand for 'separation plan' giving PA control of Arab parts of Jerusalem presents problems.

Zionist Union officials: Netanyahu is scared of the Jewish Home

Zionist Union officials say coalition talks with Netanyahu are stalled, claim he is scared of the "Smotriches" of Jewish Home.

Netanyahu’s office denies Abbas offered direct talks

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's spokesman flatly denies allegations the PM turned down Mahmoud Abbas offer to talk.

Report: Herzog demanded Justice and Culture portfolios

Coalition source: Herzog asked for significant improvement in the ministries he'd receive upon joining the government.

Former intelligence chief: Let IDF officials speak their opinion

INSS head Amos Yadlin backs Ya'alon's call on IDF officers to publicly express their views.

Showdown

Netanyahu reminds Ya'alon: The IDF answers to us

Joint statement issued after PM summons Ya'alon for dressing down, over his support for Deputy Chief of Staff's Israel-Nazi comparison.

Report: Netanyahu and Herzog have agreed on construction freeze

Channel 10 News reveals that Netanyahu and Herzog are drafting an announcement on a freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu and Ya'alon spar over comments by IDF officers

Netanyahu summons his Defense Minister for an urgent meeting after he called on senior IDF officers to voice their opinions no matter what.

Revealed: Netanyahu's harshly worded letter to France

PM Netanyahu sent a strongly worded letter to French President Francois Hollande after France supported UNESCO on the Temple Mount.

Watch: Netanyahu's dog meets the public

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu takes Kaiya on a stroll to meet the public in Jerusalem - and no one was bitten...!

Report: Netanyahu offers Zionist Union nine gov't ministries

Unity gov't talks continue apace, as sources close to the prime minister say he's made a very generous offer to opposition leader Herzog.

Memorial Day: PM vows to bring back missing soldiers' remains

Memorial Day continues with minute silence, moving ceremony at Jerusalem's Mount Herzl military cemetery.

Netanyahu clarifies comments on Cairo embassy attack

PMO clarifies Netanyahu's comments that Israel threatened to send troops into Cairo during the 2011 attack on the Israeli embassy.

Report: Major progress in unity government talks

Senior Likud and Zionist Union sources claim chances of a deal for leftist party to enter coalition 'greater than ever.'

Netanyahu: Deputy CoS incident is behind us

PM says incident surrounding Deputy Chief of Staff Yair Golan’s comments on Yom Hashoah is behind him.

PM to orphans: I know exactly what you're going through

In a moving meeting between Netanyahu couple and orphans of fallen soldiers, terror and fire victims, PM shares his lessons from loss.

MKs battle over leaked Gaza Op comptroller report

Fight over leaked Gaza operation report heats up as MKs debate secret document's political implications.

‘Stop distributing TV and radio frequencies to Palestinians’

Shurat HaDin Legal Organization demand government to stop PA frequency allocation due to incitement to murder Israelis.

'Irresponsible politicians leaked Gaza report'

Sources close to Netanyahu blast the leaking of information the State Comptroller's draft report on Operation Protective Edge.

Exposed: Terrorist's body return breached Netanyahu's conditions

PM ordered return of terrorist's body same day as attack on condition of modest funeral - instead thousands paraded him with Hamas flags.