Benjamin Netanyahu

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.

Netanyahu bares his tragic ties to the Holocaust

At Knesset ceremony, Netanyahu reads a poem by his father-in-law and recalls all of his family who perished at the hands of the Nazis.

Netanyahu confirms unity government talks with Herzog

For the first time, PM admits there were talks with leftist Zionist Union, but says talks ended with Herzog corruption scandal.

'Netanyahu returned the terrorist's body, he must quit'

Former ally Liberman slams Netanyahu's 'scandalous' conduct in returning terrorist's body mere hours after he ran down soldiers.

'One Yad Vashem is enough'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu meets with Holocaust survivors before memorial ceremony. 'Our strength is your strength.'

Details of alleged 'unity government' deal revealed

Senior Likud source claims Netanyahu made generous deal to leftist Zionist Union, now waiting for response; Herzog's office denies.

'They're trying to bash Merkel by criticizing Netanyahu'

Sources close to Prime Minister Netanyahu deny claims by German legislators that relations between the two countries are worsening.

Bennett: Netanyahu doesn't scare me

Jewish Home chief pledges to keep up the fight to maintain IDF presence in major Palestinian Authority cities, despite threats by Netanyahu.

UN Security Council rejects Netanyahu Golan declaration

UNSC rebuffs PM's declaration that Golan Heights will remain part of Israel 'forever' - but with a relatively tame statement.

Islamic Leader: Netanyahu will break into Al-Aqsa

Islamic movement leader accuses Israel of trying to take over Al-Aqsa Mosque during the Passover holiday.

Kremlin denies Bibi-Putin meeting was over aerial incident

Russia rejects Israeli media reports, according to which Netanyahu met Putin after Russian jet fired on Israeli aircraft.

Netanyahu: Putin meeting secured IDF operational freedom

PM hails achievements for Israeli security made in Moscow meeting, reveals details including coordination of two armies on war front.

Netanyahu, Putin to meet over Iran, Syria issues

Meeting follows Iran receiving first parts of S-300 missile system.

Netanyahu encourages Israelis: Visit Judea-Samaria on Pesach

Judea-Samaria residents have established their own freedom, like the State of Israel itself, PM says in pre-Passover message.

EU rejects Netanyahu's comments on the Golan Heights

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says that the body does not recognize Israeli sovereignty in the Golan Heights.

Netanyahu reveals 'global breakthrough' in locating tunnels

Prime Minister lauds IDF uncovering a Hamas terror tunnel in Israeli territory, indicates a technological revelation is behind it.

Netanyahu: Liberman working with Arabs to form leftist gov't

Prime Minister Netanyahu blasts Yisrael Beytenu chairman, says he is working with the Joint List to bring down the government.

Netanyahu declares: Golan will forever be ours

PM declares Golan will forever remain a part of Israel, calls on world to recognize Israel's control over strategic area.

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach director who attacked Netanyahu

Sanders suspends Jewish outreach coordinator who said Netanyahu "sanctioned the murder of 2,000 people".

Netanyahu slams Arab MK's 'lies', warns of Passover escalation

Prime Minister lashes out after MK Jamal Zahalka incites further terror attacks, warns despite calm terror could well return.

Liberman: Netanyahu is holding secret talks with Abbas

Former ally of PM outlines 'strange signs' indicating covert negotiations on Israeli withdrawals, says results will be revealed at UN.

Peres gets snubbed from presidential ceremony

Shimon Peres, former president and PM, wasn't invited to event honoring former presidents and PMs due to 'a mishap.'

Bibi blinks first

Crisis averted: 1,300 Ethiopian Jews coming home

With coalition revolt, two Likud MKs manage to make Netanyahu backtrack after he scrapped resolution on Ethiopian aliyah.

Meet the Israeli who fought off a terrorist - with his guitar

Today's news roundup: Exclusive interview with one Israeli musician you shouldn't mess with, and Netanyahu lays down the gauntlet to Abbas.

Netanyahu's new PR man denies sexual assault accusations

Woman accuses David Keyes, who was appointed spokesperson for the Prime Minister only a couple weeks ago, of assault.

Bibi calls to 'unleash Israel's economic potential' with reforms

Bank of Israel report signals strong, stable economy. PM calls to slash bureaucracy and unleash wave of economic growth.

Abbas: Netanyahu is still a partner for peace

In interview on Israeli TV, PA chairman says he still sees Netanyahu as partner for peace, denounces current terror wave against Israelis.

Netanyahu pushes to appoint controversial PR chief

Prime Minister intends to go ahead with appointment of Ran Baratz, despite his Facebook posts against Obama and Kerry.

Hevron soldier released from jail

Court throws out detention extension. Netanyahu calls soldier's dad, says, 'I rely on the investigation, you should too.'