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Benjamin Netanyahu

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran

Netanyahu Calls Meeting to Discuss Possible Third Iran Strike

By David Isaac

Tehran fears a direct Israeli attack against its strategic sites in the near future.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government / Chabad

A Call to PM Netanyahu Not to Repeat Past Mistakes

By COLlive.com

"Regrettably, many Israeli citizens, including Knesset members and party members, can hardly wait until the war ends and are already now starting the campaign of 'anyone but Bibi.'"

Headline / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Government

Netanyahu: Israel to Maintain Security Responsibility for Gaza

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

"When we don’t have that security responsibility, what we have is the eruption of Hamas terror on a scale that we couldn’t imagine."

Headline / Government / Saudi Arabia / United Nations (UN)

Netanyahu Directs Nuclear Experts to Find Saudis a Path to Enrich Uranium

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

Israeli officials are "quietly working" with the White House to develop a "US-run, uranium-enrichment operation" in the kingdom.

US / Politics / Elections / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

DeSantis Blasts Biden Over Netanyahu Snub

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Biden meets with dictators... but snubs the democratically elected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," said DeSantis.

Israel / Politics / News Briefs

Coalition Tensions Rise as Ben-Gvir Fumes Over Return of Terrorist Bodies

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called the decision to return three bodies of terrorists as “a grave mistake that will cost us dearly.”

Featured / Video of the Day

Netanyahu Gives Jordan Peterson a History Lesson He Won't Soon Forget

By Video of the Day

Dr Jordan B Peterson and Israel Prime Minister-Elect Benjamin Netanyahu discuss the history of Israel, its status as an embattled nation, the importance of the struggle for statehood, why and how the PM came back from political demise, and his vision for the future.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / Elections

Biden Congratulates Netanyahu, Says US-Israel Alliance 'Stronger than Ever'

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Biden waited nearly a full week to make the call, following the leaders of France and the United Kingdom who preceded him in offering their congratulations.

Photo of the Day

Finally, a Ben-Gvir / Netanyahu Photo Op

By Jewish Press Staff

Now that elections are over, it's safe for Ben-Gvir to be seen together with Netanyahu.

Headline / Israel / Holidays & Observances

Netanyahu Goes to Hospital During Yom Kippur

By Jewish Press News Desk

Benjamin Netanyahu didn't feel well towards the end of Yom Kippur.

Featured / Books / Israel / Politics / History

Bibi to Tell Us His Story in Upcoming Autobiography

By Jewish Press News Desk

Guaranteed to be a best-seller, former (and future?) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his new autobiography is coming out.

Video of the Day

The Benjamin Netanyahu Interview with Ben Shapiro

By Video of the Day

The Ben Shapiro Sunday interview with Benjamin Netanyahu.

Photo of the Day

Joe & Bibi

By Photo of the Day

Businessman and right-wing activist Joe Zevuloni met with former PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to wave the Israeli flag.

Israel / Politics / The Courts

Court Deals Blow to Case 4000 Against Netanyahu

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Filber never met Netanyahu during the dates the prosecution claims they held facilitation meeting, and the court won't let them change their indictments

Analysis

Pegasus Scandal May Impact Netanyahu Corruption Trial, Experts Say

By David Isaac

While the Israel Police and the Attorney General’s Office have pushed back against allegations of illegal evidence-gathering, senior Hebrew University lecturer Gadi Taub dismissed the responses as “spin.”

Government / Coronavirus

Bennett: We Are Entering the Eye of the Omicron Storm

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I would like to thank Pfizer CEO, my friend, Albert Bourla for the assistance."

Israel / Police and Crime

Netanyahu Files Police Complaint After Receiving Death Threat

By Israel Hayom

“We want to see the blood of Sara and Yair Netanyahu on the streets of Caesarea ... we will soon reach you,” the letter states.

US / Politics / History / Antisemitism

Biden's Nominee for Envoy on Fighting Anti-Semitism: Singling Out Israel for Criticism is Anti-Semitism

By Jewish Press News Desk

“Give me an example of one Muslim state with possibly the exception of Morocco, where Jews and other religions live and prosper as minorities."

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections

Ministerial Panel Unanimously Approves Term Limits for Prime Minister

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu came out lashing, declaring the bill and it's supporters undemocratic.

Druze / Politics / Government / History / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Egypt

Former Israeli Communications Minister: I Was Anwar Sadat's Druze Translator

By Rachel Avraham

“Presidents Obama and Clinton's mistake was that they thought there could be democracy in Egypt,” Kara explained.

Headline / IDF & Security / US / Judea & Samaria

Netanyahu: In 2013, John Kerry Offered Israel to Adopt ‘Afghanistan Model’ with PA

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Kerry invited Netanyahu to take a secret visit to Afghanistan to see how the US had set up a local military force that could stand up alone against terrorism.

Israel / History / Business and Economy / Asia

New Azerbaijani Trade Office in Tel Aviv May Lead to Full-Fledged Embassy

By Rachel Avraham

Israel sold Azerbaijan SandCat-Stormer armored vehicles with 12.7 mm NSV machine guns, anti-tank guided missiles SPIKE-ER, NLOS, LAHAT, 120 mm SPEAR mortars, and numerous UAVs.

Politics / Government

Netanyahu Slams Bennett's New Budget, Calls it ‘Abbas Tax’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Israeli government's new budget introduces a whole slew of new taxes on the recovering citizens.

Politics / Government / The Knesset

Knesset Passes Law Making Sure Bennett Hands Keys Over to Lapid

By Jewish Press News Desk

“The alternate prime minister doesn't trust the sitting prime minister and vice versa."

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Knesset Plenum Votes Down 3 No-Confidence Motions

By Jewish Press News Desk

The United Torah Judaism and Shas motion entitled “A trefah [non-kosher] Government" was rejected by a majority of 59-50.

Featured / Op-Eds

Iran is Racing Toward a Nuclear Bomb and the Lapid-Bennett Government is Silent

By dvora

Netanyahu: Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have handcuffed Israel to a policy of “no surprises” with the Biden administration and have abandoned the fight for global public opinion.

Video of the Day

Independence Day Greetings from the Prime Minister of Israel

By Video of the Day

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Israeli Independence Day greetings.

Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

President Rivlin Nominated Netanyahu to Form Coalition Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

"With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right, …let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds."

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Religious & Secular in Israel

11 Leading Nationalist Groups Urge Netanyahu, Sa'ar, and Bennett to Coalesce

By Jewish Press News Desk

Matan Peleg, CEO of Im Tirtzu that initiated the move, said that the letter was a wake-up call to the heads of the Zionist parties.

Israel / US / Politics

PM Netanyahu Speaks with Vice-President Kamala Harris

By Jewish Press News Desk

The two seem to have held slightly different conversations with one another.

Israel / US / Politics / Elections

Gideon Saar Dumps Lincoln Project, Will Biden Finally Call Netanyahu?

By Jewish Press News Desk

Biden may not be calling Netanyahu to make Bibi look weak ahead of the Israeli elections.

Headline / Israel / Social Media / Coronavirus

Facebook Blocks Netanyahu’s Chatbot After He Encourages COVID-19 Vaccines

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This is not the first time that Facebook has censored the prime minister of Israel.

US / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

So Long, Ambassador David Friedman, and Thanks for All the Fish*

By Jewish Press News Desk

"...over the years I have met many ambassadors from many countries, including from the US, our great ally, but I can say that there was never a better ambassador than David Friedman..."

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Middle East / Levant / US / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

New Paper Analyzes 'Middle East Game of Thrones' on the Eve of Biden's Presidency

By Jewish Press News Desk

The paper points to the fact that Prime Minister Netanyahu has excluded his Foreign and Defense Ministers from his meeting with the Saudi Crown Prince,.

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Today: Lighting Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley

By Jewish Press News Desk

“It is still possible to correct the mistake made by the Israeli government when it did not keep its promise to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Politics / Government / Elections / Left vs. Right / Iran

Netanyahu: There Can Be No Going Back to the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We must stick to an uncompromising policy to ensure that Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.”

US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli and American Delegations Arrive in Bahrain to Sign Peace Agreement

By Jewish Press Staff

"We are excited and together we will pray that God might lead us to peace and that we might reach our destination for good life and peace."

Government / Coronavirus

Netanyahu Cautions Corona Cabinet: Let's Avoid New Lockdown in 3 Weeks

By Jewish Press News Desk

We want to converge on the indicators which the Health Ministry and the experts have suggested to us so that we can begin to gradually ease the current conditions of the lockdown.

Terrorism / US / Politics / Government / Iran / Video of the Day

Bibi Praises US for Snapback Sanctions Against Iran

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I opposed the deal because it was based on a fundamental lie: that somehow Iran had given up on its quest for nuclear weapons."

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

MK Naftali Bennett: No Guarantee of Support for Netanyahu’s Likud in Event of New Elections

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Railing against the Israeli prime minister’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, the head of the right-wing Yamina Party called the current government “one of the worst” in the country’s history.

Headline / Government / Coronavirus

Netanyahu Announces Plan to Flatten the Curve, Avoid General Lockdown

By Jewish Press News Desk

"The alternative to the steps that we take today – is much harsher steps tomorrow."

Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Sovereignty

Sovereignty Movement Goes All Out to Support Netanyahu's Move

By Jewish Press News Desk

The movement promises to continue its activities with the ministers, members of Knesset and politicians to bring about essential changes leading to the first step of sovereignty.

Government / Coronavirus

PM Netanyahu to Cabinet: Must Take Action Against Coronavirus

By Jewish Press News Desk

Prime Minister Netanyahu also referred to the raucous demonstrations outside his official residence in Jerusalem, calling to unseat him.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security

Watch: Police Release Video of Kiosk Terror Attack by PLO Saeb Erekat's Nephew

By Jewish Press News Desk

The video shows the terrorist swerving the car into the police officer, sending her flying backwards.

US / Politics / Left vs. Right / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Rep. Hoyer, 115 Democrats Sign Letter Objecting to Israeli Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We do not see how any of these acute risks serve the long-term interest of a strong, secure Israel,” say U.S. congressional members.

Israel / UK

Tzipi Hotovely to Become Israel’s New Ambassador to UK

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Minister Tzachi Hanegbi to replace Hotoveley as head of the Settlement Affairs Ministry.

Police and Crime / Government / The Knesset

Likud, Blue and White to Work Toward Decriminalizing Cannabis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Legislation to be advanced “as soon as possible” to make it easier for patients to get access to medical marijuana and easier for growers to obtain licenses.

Israel / US / Iran

Iran to Execute Alleged US-Israel Spy

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The suspect, identified as Mahmoud Mousavi Majd, is accused of relaying to Israel and the U.S. information regarding slain IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani.

The Muqata

Who's to Blame: Sovereignty, Annexation or Applying Israeli Law

By JoeSettler

Deliberate ambiguity has created resistance among those who should otherwise be supporting the application of Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. Name-calling hasn't helped either.

Headline / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Sovereignty

‘Historic Opportunity Cannot Be Missed,’ Netanyahu Tells Settlers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Settler leaders ramp up objections to Trump peace plan as Yamina leader Naftali Bennett warns of 'existential disaster' of a Palestinian state.

IDF & Security / Police and Crime

‘Take Down Bibi’: IDF Soldier Arrested for Posting Death Threat Against Netanyahu

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The soldier has reportedly previously posted violent messages against Netanyahu and the government.

Government / On Campus / Education

Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6

By Jewish Press News Desk

This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.

Featured / Politics / Government / Sovereignty

Netanyahu: July is our Target Date for Applying Sovereignty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The current prime minister outlines Israel’s five biggest challenges: rebuilding the economy; preparing for a second wave of the coronavirus; security and defense; the threat of the International Criminal Court; and applying Israeli law to the Jordan Valley and Judea and Samaria.

Headline / Government / The Knesset

Israel's New Unity Government Sworn In, Ending Political Crisis

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The people wanted unity, and that is what it got,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US / Politics / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo Talks Iran, COVID-19, Peace Plan During Lightning Israel Visit

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

At a joint press conference in Jerusalem, America's top diplomat says that the IDF soldier's murder in a Palestinian rock attack the previous day “reminds us of the importance of making sure that people across the world know that Israel has the right to defend itself.”

Headline / Politics / Government

Netanyahu, Gantz Agree: New Government to be Sworn in on May 13

By Israel Hayom

Reactions pour in from across political spectrum after landmark High Court ruling in favor of coalition deal • Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked: “Even the obvious must be stated: This isn’t law, it’s politics

Politics / Government

Likud Sets ‘Red Lines’ Ahead of High Court Rulings

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Likud officials warn that if Israel’s top court rules Netanyahu can't continue to serve as prime minister and/or two other red lines, the unity deal is done.

Headline / Government / The Courts

High Court Ends First Day of Netanyahu's Eligibility Hearings

By Jewish Press News Desk

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut pointed out the only real issue was whether or not it is legal for Netanyahu to form the government.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Likud: ‘If Yamina Wants to Join the Government it Has to be Flexible’

By Israel Hayom

“Either Yamina comes on board with what's been offered or it won't be in the government,” says Likud official • Yamina head Naftali Bennett: ‘If we can make a difference we will join, and if we can’t, we won't.’

Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria

PA Condemns Machpela Wheelchair Access Project as 'Judaization'

By Palestinian Media Watch

All activities and building by Israel in Jerusalem and Hebron, even when it benefits the Arab population, are condemned as “Judaization” by the Palestinian Authority.

Featured / Israel / Politics / Health and Medicine

Minister Litzman Wants to Replace Health with Housing

By Jewish Press News Desk

Minister Litzman has been receiving a lot of criticism over his ministry's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Video of the Day / Holocaust

PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the 'Unto Every Person There is a Name' Ceremony

By Jewish Press News Desk

Last night I was in the village of my birth / In the landscape that is dear to my heart in its radiance / In the well of my childhood a reflection still shimmers / My father’s house still stands.

Featured / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Gantz's Mandate Ends Monday Night, What Will Israel's President Do Next?

By Jewish Press News Desk

President Rivlin's options are to decide how much time pressure he should put on the coalition negotiations.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Meretz-Labor Merger Collapses

By Jewish Press News Desk

The forced merger of most of Israeli political parties fell apart once the anti-Netanyahu glue holding them together was dissolved.

Government / News Briefs / Coronavirus

Netanyahu Sidesteps Coronavirus Again

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu was in the vicinity of Health Minister Yaakov Litzman.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Coronavirus

Israel Successfully Raises $5 Billion in Largest Bond Issue Ever

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Bank of America Securities, Barclays Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Citibank acted as underwriters for the issue.

Israel / Politics / Elections

As Bibi's Coalition Starts to Veer Left, Yamina Threatens to Bolt

By Israel Hayom

Netanyahu told his rightwing partners not to believe the media reports about the portfolio distributions to Blue&White... they don't believe him.

Featured / Government / Coronavirus

IDF to Care for Nation’s Most Vulnerable, thru Defense Ministry Orders to Battle COVID-19

By Yaakov Lappin

Defense officials are working on a national plan to get food, medical equipment and other basic needs to vulnerable Israelis under COVID-19.

Headline / Government

Trump Lauds Netanyahu on Forming Unity Government, Response to Coronavirus

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The president and the prime minister also discussed critical bilateral and regional issues,” according to the White House.

Featured / The Muqata

A Bright Day for Israeli Democracy and the Lessons Learned

By JoeSettler

Who are the winners and the losers of the election crisis, and what did we learn from it?

Headline / Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Unexpected Twist: Benny Gantz Appointed Knesset Speaker

By Jewish Press News Desk

Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid), Gantz's partner strongly opposes the move.

Israel / Politics / Elections / Palestinian Authority

PA Sources: Abbas Encouraged Joint Arab List to Recommend Gantz

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

The Palestinian Authority put a lot of pressure on the Arab party to help Gantz oust Netanyahu.

Headline / Politics / Elections / Left vs. Right / Israeli Arabs

Gidon Saar Tells Blue&White He Would Approve a Zionist Arab Minister

By Jewish Press News Desk

Blue&White are trying to maneuver the Likud into accepting the Joint Arab List as a kosher party.

Israel / Elections / Left vs. Right

Netanyahu Invites Gantz to Meet and Form Unity Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gantz may be conditioning his acceptance on Bibi including the anti-Zionist Arab party into the emergency coalition.

Headline / Israel / On Campus / Education / Coronavirus

That's It, School is (Mostly) Over in Israel

By Jewish Press News Desk

Excluded from the closures are nursery schools and kindergartens, classes up to 3rd grade, special education, and at-risk schools.

Headline / Israel / Global / Coronavirus

Netanyahu: The Coronavirus Crisis is Fundamentally Different, It Will Get Harder Before It Gets Easier

By Jewish Press News Desk

Netanyahu: "With G-d's help and the cooperation of all of us, we will overcome this crisis."

Politics / Government / Elections / Left vs. Right / The Knesset / Israeli Arabs

More Blue&White MKs Join Hauser-Hendel Rebellion Against Gantz's Minority Government

By Jewish Press News Desk

Gabi Ashkenazi and Chili Tropper are also opposed to forming a government dependent on the anti-Zionist Arab MKs.

Elections / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

Netanyahu Vows Sovereignty Over Jordan Valley ‘Within Weeks’ If Reelected

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A day before elections, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria “will happen within weeks, two months at the most” if he wins.

Elections / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Netanyahu: Plan to Build 3,500 Housing Units in E-1 is Moving Forward

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The construction plan, which will effectively connect Ma'aleh Adumim to Jerusalem, was frozen by Netanyahu for years following international criticism that it would harm a prospective Palestinian state.

Politics / Elections

Netanyahu Challenges Gantz to Debate; Blue & White Leader Declines

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Netanyahu challenged Gantz to a debate “without an earpiece and without teleprompters” on diplomatic, security and economic issues.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

I Pledge Allegiance to Netanyahu

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Right-wing religious parties signed a pledge of allegiance to PM Netanyahu.

Featured / The Muqata

America Walks Back Peace Plan, Israel (and Bibi) Thrown Under a Bus

By JoeSettler

Sovereignty, the elections and Trump's peace plan have been destroyed with a single interview, but Israel can still make it happen...

Featured / The Muqata

Initial Impressions on the Deal of the Century

By JoeSettler

In a perfect world and on paper the plan is ingenious - but what happens when it meets reality?

US / Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

‘Unwilling to Act Rationally/Professionally’ - Jason Greenblatt Criticizes PA Leadership for Rejecting the Unreleased Deal of the Century

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Greenblatt has clashed with the PA’s leadership on several occasions and has accused them of choosing terrorism over peace, at the expense of their own people.

Featured / US / Politics / Elections / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Netanyahu and Gantz to Visit White House Next Week for the Deal of the Century

By Jackson Richman / JNS

Two major party leaders don’t “come to Washington just for a conversation,” which poses questions as to why an initiative would be released a month before the third round of Israeli elections, says Aaron David Miller, a former Mideast negotiator.

Headline / Global / Jerusalem / Holocaust

Leaders from World War II’s Allied Powers Address World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence called on the world to unite against growing anti-Semitism, and notably called out Iran for its Holocaust denial and threats to wipe out Israel.

Israel / Russia

In Personal Letter, Netanyahu Vows to Free Naama Issachar

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“We do not abandon anyone to his fate,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu writes to Naama Issachar, 27, who was arrested in Moscow on drug charges in April.

Politics / Government / Elections / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Knesset’s Legal Advisor: Edelstein Can't Block Committee Formation to Rule on Immunity; Edelstein: Convening the Committee is ‘Grave Mistake’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The Likud believes that the Knesset Advisor has a conflict of interest, as his wife participated in the state prosecution’s ruling on Netanyahu’s cases.

Featured / US / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Judea & Samaria / Settlements / Sovereignty

US and Israeli leaders Announce Major Policy Changes at Kohelet Policy Forum Conference

By Israel Kasnett

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opened the conference by announcing that the United States is “disavowing” the 1978 Hansell Memorandum, a State Department memo that claimed Israeli settlements violate international law.

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