After visit to Washington

Netanyahu and his wife take off for Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards "Wing of Zion" plane and takes off back to Israel, without responding to journalists' questions before taking off.

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

Netanyahu recaps his week in Washington, D.C. in an interview with Mark Levin: I intend to get all the hostages out. We have three war aims in Gaza and I'm committed to achieving all three.

PM Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Upon his return from the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the successes of the trip which according to him 'constitutes a historic turning point for the State of Israel.'

'This year in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Washington. Johnson: What Israel has done in the past seven months really is a testament to what can be accomplished when we do not let the enemy set the rules.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with bipartisan Senate leadership

During the meeting, a reporter asked Netanyahu if he thought US troops were needed for the peaceful implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to relocate Gazans. Netanyahu answered: 'No.'

Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan for Gaza is the first good idea that I've heard'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to Fox News about Trump's plan for Gaza: It's a remarkable idea. And I think it should be really pursued and done, because I think it will create a different future for everyone.

'The war's turning point'

The golden pager that Netanyahu gifted Trump

The Prime Minister's Office published a photo of the golden pager that the Prime Minister presented to the American President who replied: 'That was a brilliant operation.'

Pentagon:

'Hegseth said US is 100 percent committed to Israel's security'

Pentagon issues statement summarizing meeting between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Prime Minister Netanyahu: Hegseth made clear that the United States will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel to pursue peace through strength.

Israeli source on Trump's plan:

'We are surprised by the way he did it; we support it'

Israeli source in Washington comments on President Trump's plan to transfer Gazans from the Gaza Strip, clarifying that the President agrees that Hamas must not remain in Gaza.

Amit Segal:

'We couldn't have hoped for anything better'

Journalist Amit Segal praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, says Israel could not have hoped for anything better. 'I don't remember such a thing in history.'

Trump:

'The goal is to resettle the people of Gaza permanently'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first international leader to meet President Trump since he assumed office. Trump in response to Arutz Sheva: Saudis are not expecting a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization with Israel.

US Defense Sec. to Netanyahu:

'We will provide you with the ammunition that was not provided'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who expresses appreciation for the activities of the IDF and for Israel's resilience in the face of security threats.

Yossi Dagan:

'Now is a rare opportunity for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

'New US administration will respect what Israel defines as critical to its security,' Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan says in response to US president's comments on application of sovereignty.

'Ethnic cleansing'

Democratic lawmaker seeks to impeach Trump over Gaza plan

Rep. Al Green says he would bring articles of impeachment against President Trump for 'dastardly deeds proposed and dastardly deeds done.'

Trump to Arutz Sheva:

'We'll discuss sovereignty, an announcement is coming soon'

Watch: US President, during his press conference with Netanyahu, responds to question from Arutz Sheva-Israel National News on whether he supports Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Mahmoud Abbas opposes Trump's solution for Gaza

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas responds to US President Donald Trump's proposal for controlling Gaza, relocating its residents, says idea is a 'gross violation of international law.'

Israel Ganz:

'The Palestinian vision is over, Israel must apply sovereignty'

Binyamin Region leader Israel Ganz praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza: 'For the first time, an American president is essentially declaring the end of the Palestinian dream to destroy Israel.'

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the Blair House in Washington, DC.

Hamas official:

'We are ready for contact with Trump administration'

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq tells Russian news agency: We are ready for contact and talks with the Trump administration. We are open to talks with all international parties.

Hostage's parents in DC:

'US and Israeli leaders both must focus on recovering hostages'

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of hostage Omer Neutra, explained their message to President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu in an interview with Arutz Sheva from Washington DC.

Saudi Arabia clarifies:

'No normalization with Israel without a Palestinian state'

Saudi Arabia reaffirms that normalization with Israel is conditioned on a Palestinian state, after Trump responded "no" when asked by Arutz Sheva whether the Saudis are expecting a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization with Israel.

Netanyahu's surprising gift to Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifts US President Donald Trump a golden beeper, Trump comments: 'It was a brilliant operation.'

Itamar Ben Gvir:

'Likelihood that I will return to the government has increased'

Former Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to President Trump's announcement that the US will take control of Gaza and promote permanent immigration of Gazans.

Speaker Johnson:

Trump's plan for Gaza 'a bold move to ensure peace'

Speaker Johnson on President Trump's statement on the US taking over Gaza: "There'll be more details forthcoming...he's taking bold decisive action to try to ensure the peace of that region. It's a bold move. Far bolder than wh

Trump:

'The US will take over the Gaza Strip'

Trump and Netanyahu hold press conference following their meeting at the White House. Trump on Gaza: The US will take over the Gaza Strip and create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the area.

Hamas responds to Trump:

'Intention to displace Gazans is a crime against humanity'

Hamas rejected the US President's plan to relocate Gazans and take control of the area and demanded 'urgent regional and international action to put an end to these malicious plans.'

Hostage's mother to Trump: 'Don't stop, bring them all back'

'I came to D.C. this week to thank President Trump and to caution him about those who seek to destroy the hostage-ceasefire deal that he secured,' Einav, whose son Matan Zangauker was taken hostage, says.

Netanyahu meets Steve Witkoff

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to discuss hostage deal

Prime Minister's Office says the meeting was positive and friendly. Israel preparing to send a delegation to Doha to discuss further implementation of the hostage deal.

Council heads to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!'

Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

US official: Trump is focused on freeing all the hostages

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US official explains Trump's priorities for the war, Gazans, and the Middle East.

Israeli source:

'Trump does not want Hamas in Gaza'

Ahead of meeting between US President and PM Netanyahu Israeli source reports that Israel is willing to consider extending first phase of hostage deal.

Rep. Andrew Harris:

'Israel is for Jews, from the river to the sea'

Rep. Andrew Harris (R-MD 1st District) sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supporting the Knesset resolution against a Palestinian state.

Ambassador Danon:

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva about the new era ushered in by Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC.

'We need both parties to support Israel'

Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Joe Wilson (R-SC) speak to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump. Rep. Wilson: We know that Netanyahu and Trump will work together to achieve all of the hostages being released. And it will be done very quickly.

During Washington visit

Netanyahu meets Elon Musk

Netanyahu meets Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of social media site X, and David Sacks, the White House AI and Crypto czar.

Netanyahu in Washington:

Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Prime Minister Netanyahu is on his way to Washington as the first foreign leader invited to the White House in President Trump's second term, hoping to negotiate several strategic achievements for Israel.

Sovereignty and Security:

Smotrich conveys message to Netanyahu before meeting with Trump

'We must strengthen our hold and sovereignty over our homeland territories in Judea and Samaria,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expresses support for PM Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with US President Trump.

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Netanyahu lands in Washington

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lands in Washington, DC, ahead of his meetings with Steve Witkoff and President Trump.

Netanyahu before leaving to US:

'Working with President Trump we could redraw the map'

Netanyahu spoke to the press before boarding his flight to the US ahead of his meeting with the US President.

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Netanyahu's gesture to protesters in New York

Prime Minister Netanyahu was filmed making dismissive gestures towards protesters against him during his visit in New York.

The Israeli and American Left unite against their feared rivals

Netanyahu reflects what is going on in America on a much larger scale. The left crosses every red line to try to bring down its rivals.Op-ed

MK Danon to Fox News:

'It's time for Netanyahu to come to Washington'

Likud MK Danny Danon says that President Herzog's visit to the White House is only part of the goal.

Netanyahu’s still in charge. Can Biden say the same?

The president’s latest shot at the Israeli government as “extreme” is hypocritical and inaccurate. Op-ed.

Netanyahu’s big chance

Barak: Americans don’t like to be deceived

Barak continues to attack Netanyahu saying “stop acting like a child who embarrasses the US every chance it gets."

No rumble in the jungle between Netanyahu and Obama

20 special agents escort Netanyahu to the bathroom

Netanyahu causes a commotion at upscale restaurant in New York.

Satmar Jews to protest Netanyahu speech

The Satmar community in the USA have been called upon to protest Netanyahu’s speech at the General Assembly in New York

Barak slams Israel-US defense agreement

Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak slams Netanyahu’s leadership in his op-ed in the Washington Post

Historic defense pact between USA and Israel

Prime Minister of Israel says defense agreement is "unprecedented"

Oren: Hillary's not a little girl anymore; race takes its toll

Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's office Michael Oren talks American politics in an interview with Arutz Sheva

PM Honored with Grove of Trees

American Zionist honors Netanyahu - with a grove of trees

Prime Minister Netanyahu received an unusual expression of appreciation: a plaque that a grove of 1,000 trees had been donated in his honor.

Three Cheers for Bibi

Netanyahu’s Siren Call to Congress Must be Heeded

Poll: Americans Don't Want Congress to Boycott Bibi

Poll finds that Americans don't like Boehner's invitation to Netanyahu, but think congressmen should attend the speech nonetheless.

Pelosi Says Senators May Be 'Too Busy' for Netanyahu Speech

There will be no organized boycott of Prime Minister's speech, but some senators might decide 'it's not a high priority item for them.'