Benjamin Netanyahu
The latest on Benjamin Netanyahu. He is the longest serving prime minister of Israel, having served from 1996 to 1999 and then again ever from 2009 to 2021. A member of the Likud political party, Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to be born in Israel. Netanyahu made his close relationship with former President Donald Trump central to his many reelection efforts in recent years. In November 2019, Netanyahu was indicted on charges of fraud and bribery as a result of a corruption investigation.
Israeli Minister Refutes Report Netanyahu Urged Trump to Strike Iran
Benny Gantz said Saturday that a New Yorker report which said Netanyahu encouraged Trump to action against Iran was likely "not what happened."
Netanyahu Opposes Law Banning Palestinian Spouses to Hurt New Government
New Prime Minister Naftali Bennett denounced the resistance of Netanyahu and other opponents Tuesday as "petty politics."
Netanyahu Says New Israeli Government Will Tell U.S. Before Attacking Iran
"When it comes to matters of our security, our very survival, I've always reserved the right to act on our own without informing our American friends," the former prime minister said.
How To Understand Naftali Bennett's New Government
For however long it lasts, the new government will veer from leftist and Islamist policies to gridlock.
Israeli Aircraft Attack Hamas in Gaza Strip After Netanyahu Leaves Office
The attack reportedly targeted Hamas armed compounds in response to incendiary balloons that were deployed from the area.
Naftali Bennett's Anti-Palestinian State Agenda Risks Joe Biden's Ire
New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has expressed gratitude towards former U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial policy record in the Middle East.
More Unites the Parties of Israel's New Government than Divides Them
No doubt, a sizable ideological gap between the different parties exists, but what unites them is far more significant than what divides them.
Netanyahu Won't Give 'the Slightest Legitimacy' to New Govt, Lawmaker Says
Naftali Bennett took over as Prime Minister in Israel after ousting Benjamin Netanyahu. The Sunday election ended Netanyahu's 12-year rule with a close vote of 60-59 in Knesset. Bennett was sworn in late Sunday and in two years Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will take over as prime minister.
Matt Gaetz Slams 'Bibi Hatred,' Predicts Netanyahu Return
The Florida lawmaker appeared to make a comparison with the possibility of Donald Trump coming back to re-run as president in 2024.
Naftali Bennett's Rise Sees Israel Shift Even Further Right
Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett once described himself as being "more right-wing" than his predecessor Benjamin Netanyahu.
Bennett Becomes New Israeli Prime Minister as Netanyahu Vows to 'Come Back'
The new Israeli prime minister thanked Netanyahu for his leadership of the country.
With Days Left in Office, Netanyahu Accuses Opposition of Election Fraud
Israel's departing prime minister says a "deep state" conspiracy unseated him.
Israel Drops Netanyahu but Democrats and Palestinians See Little Hope
A new coalition will end Netanyahu's long reign, but U.S.-Israeli tensions will remain over the fate of the Palestinians.
Netanyahu's Real Legacy and Goal: Making and Keeping Israel a Superpower
It is precisely Netanyahu's legacy of protecting Israel that propels him to move forward to finish the arc of his long career.
Netanyahu: Lawmakers Should Oppose New 'Dangerous Leftist Government'
Opponents of Netanyahu asked parliament on Thursday for a speedy vote to officially remove him from office.
Benjamin Netanyahu's Rule in Israel Over as Opposition Reaches Agreement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition reached an agreement before the midnight deadline to form a coalition government.
Israel's Yair Lapid, Naftali Bennett Reach Agreement on Prime Minister Role
The two politicians must now form a coalition government by midnight Wednesday.
Ted Cruz Tells Netanyahu Israel Has a 'Responsibility' to Defend Itself
"It's good to be with my good friend, the prime minister, and it's important that we're here now, to state, unequivocally that the United States stands with Israel," Cruz said on Tuesday.
Ted Cruz Posts Video From Woman's Destroyed Home in Israel Amid Debris
"All of this came from one Hamas rocket, one terrorist, who murdered a woman in Ashkelon," Cruz said at the end of the video he posted on Tuesday.
Naftali Bennett, Likely to be Israel's Next PM, Has Strong U.S. Ties
Coalition talks are currently underway aimed at ousting Benjamin Netanyahu after more than a decade in power.
Mideast Conflict Was Tough for Israel, Terrible for Hamas, Great for Biden
With Israel continuing to pummel Hamas, and growing support for Palestinians within his own party, Biden seemed to have no good options. Yet he comes out of the crisis with more freedom to do what he actually wants: Seek a deal with Iran.
Yair Lapid Accuses Netanyahu of Jeopardizing Relationship With U.S.
"After 11 days of this operation, every Israeli citizen will ask themselves: What did the government really want to achieve with this military operation? What is its policy and strategic long-term aim concerning Hamas in Gaza?" Lapid wrote.
Three-Quarters of Israelis Opposed to Proposed Ceasefire With Palestinians
Less than a quarter of Israelis said they support a ceasefire as the violence continues.
Hamas Official Confirms Cease-Fire With Israel Could Happen By Friday
President Joe Biden told Israel on Wednesday that he expected "a significant de-escalation today on the path to a cease-fire", which led to pushback from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas May Both Emerge as Winners of Latest Violence
Death and destruction continue in Gaza and Israel, but it may ultimately boost the political fortunes of both Hamas and embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden Calls Tlaib a 'Fighter' After She Said He 'Takes Orders' from Israel
Biden promised the legislator that he will do everything he can to make sure her Palestinian family members remain safe inside Israel's West Bank.
MSNBC Host Joy Reid Says Americans Have No Empathy for Palestinians
"I've been following this from a distance for a really long time, and I've never felt like Americans really care that much about Palestinians," Reid said.
Gal Gadot Acting More Swiss Than Israeli On Conflict, Netanyahu's Son Say
The prime minister's son criticized the Wonder Woman actress for not taking a stronger stance on the escalation in violence between Israel and Palestinian militants.
Rashida Tlaib Accuses Joe Biden of 'Taking Orders' from Israel PM Netanyahu
"Enough, President Biden. You will not do this on our watch," Tlaib said. "You have to speak out against this violence in a very aggressive way that holds Netanyahu and his leadership accountable."
As Biden Joins Ceasefire Calls, Israel Vows to 'Continue Striking'
President Joe Biden "expressed his support for a ceasefire" in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since deadly hostilities broke out involving Gaza-based Palestinian fighters. Netanyahu, however, said orders were to continue striking at the terrorist targets."
