Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu on Soleimani killing: Donald Trump deserves all credit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that US President Donald Trump "deserves all the credit for acting swiftly, forcefully and decisively" following the killing of Iran's top general earlier on Friday.

Israel calls for another general election on March 2, 2020

Israelis will return to the ballot box for the third consecutive national election in 11 months on March 2, 2020 after the country's top leaders have again failed to build a governing coalition.

'Not an election, but a civil war without arms': Israeli columnist on Netanyahu indictment

The prime minister is not legally required to step down but faces heavy pressure to do so, and it is unclear whether an indicted politician could be given the mandate to form a new government. Netanyahu has already failed to form a majority coalition of 61 seats in the 120-seat Knesset after two hard-fought elections this year.

Netanyahu rejects corruption charges, alleges 'grand conspiracy'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the prosecutors of staging an attempted coup and said that the announcement comes at the "most sensitive time politically since the establishment of the state."

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged in corruption cases

Israel’s attorney general on Thursday formally charged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a series of corruption cases, throwing the country’s paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatening the long-time leader’s grip on power.

Benjamin Netanyahu again fails to form government in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu, who was first tasked with forming the next government by Rivlin by virtue of support of 55 members compared to Gantz’s 54, announced on Monday evening, immediately after the end of Succot holidays, that he cannot cobble a government together and was returning the mandate. The Prime Minister made the announcement two days before the end of 28 days deadline given to present a coalition.

To overcome deadlock, Israeli government will under rotation scheme

Amid election deadlock, the two Israeli political party chiefs Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz have suggested a leadership rotation scheme on Wednesday. 

I should be PM in unity govt: Benjamin Netanyahu's rival Benny Gantz

Benjamin Netanyahu's main challenger Benny Gantz on Thursday presented himself as the next prime minister, hours after the embattled Israeli premier urged the Blue and White leader to join him in forming a unity government to avoid a third election.  

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu invites rival Benny Gantz to form unity

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday invited his rival Benny Gantz to form a unity government to end the political deadlock that emerged out of a second general elections.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu fails to win majority in close election

Benjamin Netanyahu has failed to win a ruling majority, according to news agency Reuters on Wednesday. The election, which came out as a virtual tie between his right-wing bloc and a centre-left grouping led by former military chief Benny Gantz.

Benjamin Netanyahu warns of ‘dangerous’ dependence on Arabs

Benjamin Netanyahu cancels UN trip after election setback

Israel’s two main political parties are deadlocked after national elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to keep his job.

PM Netanyahu faces uphill battle after repeat election

Israel’s two main political parties were deadlocked Wednesday after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to hold on to his job. The election’s seeming political kingmaker, Avigdor Lieberman, said he’ll insist upon a secular unity government between Netanyahu’s Likud and Benny Gantz’s Blue and White parties, who are running neck-and-neck to become the country’s largest party.

Israel PM Netanyahu appears to suffer setback in exit polls

Addressing his supporters early Wednesday, Netanyahu refused to concede defeat and vowed to work to form a new government that excludes Arab parties.

Israel will probably start war in Gaza: Netanyahu

Speaking on Kan Bet Israel's national radio four days before the parliamentary elections, Netanyahu said a war "would be the last option".

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Will annex Jordan Valley, West Bank settlements if elected

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday announced to annex Jordan Valley, West Bank settlements if elected.

'Yeh dosti hum nahi todenge': Israel extends Friendship Day wishes to India, PM Modi responds in Hebrew

The message had the famous Hindi lyrics "yeh dosti hum nahi todenge" (We will not break this friendship) of the song from the 1975 movie "Sholay", starring Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Hema Malini, and emoticons conveying that Israel loves India.

'Different league': PM Modi features in Benjamin Netanyahu's election campaign in Israel

Ahead of an unprecedented snap polls on September 17, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party has put banners featuring his pictures with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to lure support by presenting him in a "different league".

Benjamin Netanyahu makes history as Israel's longest-serving prime minister

He has persevered through scandals, crises and conflicts, winning election after election even as the country grows more bitterly polarized. His supporters credit him with keeping Israel safe and prosperous, maintaining its Jewish character and boosting its standing internationally.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to retain every West Bank settlement

Israeli media had speculated that after US President Donald Trump handed Netanyahu valuable political prizes by recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital and its annexation of the Golan Heights, Trump might expect concessions in return when he finally unveils his long-awaited proposals for Israeli-Palestinian peace.