TagsBenjamin Netanyahu
Tag: Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel & Middle East
The ‘Government of Change’ Experiment Failed: Netanyahu Receives Resounding Victory In Israeli Elections
"Benjamin Netanyahu is going back to the office of prime minister, and the political crisis of the last four years in Israel has officially come to an end"
Distress of Nations
MIDEAST REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: Struggle To Fill The Power Vacuum Reaches Epic Proportions
"They hate the man passionately and want the world to know that they are doing all they can to change Israel into a non-Netanyahu state."
Israel & Middle East
Pivotal Time In Israel: No Renewal Of Six-Day-War Law Leaves Israelis In Judea & Samaria Vulnerable
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s fragile governing coalition may have just doomed itself.
Israel & Middle East
Breaking With Long-Held Israeli Stance, Gantz Willing To ‘Accept’ JCPOA Revival; Netanyahu: ‘This Is A Dangerous Mistake’
“The current US approach of putting the Iran nuclear program back in a box, I’d accept that,” Gantz told Foreign Policy in an interview published Tuesday.
Israel & Middle East
Naftali Bennett Sworn In As Israel’s Prime Minister, Ends Netanyahu’s Reign
Earlier, Bennett defiantly presented his new gov't's ministers & guidelines in an address at the Knesset, while MKs shouted "Shame."
Israel Elections
Lapid Reaches a Coalition Deal; Netanyahu Maneuvers to Prevent
Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced that agreement has been reached with his political allies to form a new government.
“I am honored to inform you...
Israel & Middle East
PM Vows to Counter Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Even at Cost of ‘Friction With US’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that he would not shy away from a clash with the US as part of his efforts...
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Says Israel Could ‘Conquer’ Gaza If ‘Deterrence’ Not Achieved
“We are engaged right now in forceful deterrence, but I have to say, we are not ruling out anything,” Netanyahu said.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: IDF Operating With Full Force Against Terror
“We are exacting very heavy prices from Hamas for its intolerable aggression,” said Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israel & Middle East
Jan Markell: Israel Not Fooled By ‘Ironclad’ Promise
“We have the Iran nuclear treaty, which is being resurrected from the dead where it belonged & that is almost begging for Iran to dump a nuclear bomb on Israel”
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Calls Knesset Factions to Stop The Personal Boycotts as He is Tapped to Form Gov’t
Netanyahu calls on Knesset factions to allow formation of gov't, and stop personal boycotts which has caused paralysis of the political system
Israel Elections
Netanyahu Announces Victory, Starts Talking to Coalition Partners
Preliminary results from half the polling stations indicated that Prime Minister Netanyahu would narrowly be able to form a government
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Israel Didn’t Return To The Land To Allow ‘Delusional’ Iran To End Jewish ‘Revival’
Netanyahu: “2,500 years ago, another Persian villain tried to destroy the Jewish people & just as he failed then, so too will you fail today"
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: ‘Our Position on Nuclear Deal Hasn’t Changed’; Warns US Return Would Pave Way To Nuclear Weapons
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Friday that a US return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal would pave Iran’s path to nuclear weapons.
US News
Biden Makes History: First President in 40 Years to Punt on Contacting Israel
Joe Biden is the first American leader in 40 years not to contact Israel’s leaders as one of his first actions in the White House.
Israel Elections
Israel Prepares for a Fourth Round of Elections in March Amid Feud Between Parties
Amid failure of negotiations between Blue & White and Likud Party, Israel is preparing for an unprecedented 4th round of elections in 2 years
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Unchecked Iran Will Target US, Europe With Nuclear-Tipped ICBM
"If unchecked, Iran tomorrow will arm itself with nuclear-tipped ICBMs that can target Europe and America, and it will become a global bully"
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu, Mossad Chief Reportedly Make Secret Visit to Saudi Arabia
Netanyahu went to Saudi Arabia on Sunday where he met with US Sec. of State Mike Pompeo and the Crown Prince, Israeli media reported Monday.
Israel & Middle East
Abraham Accords Isolate ‘Malign’ Iran
The agreements “tell malign actors like Iran that… they are ever-more isolated and shall forever be until they change their direction"
Israel & Middle East
Israel AG offers “Opinion Letter” Barring Netanyahu from Making Judicial Appointments
After months of bickering over matter, Mandelblit says PM in conflict of interest due to his trial; can’t be involved in judicial appointments
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Palestinians No Longer Have a Veto on Peace
“If we had to wait for the Palestinians, we would have to wait forever. But no longer,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu, Pompeo Put Trump Peace Plan Back on the Table
After weeks of silence on Trump’s peace plan, Netanyahu & Pompeo put it back on the agenda in remarks to the relaunch of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Issues Warning to Lebanon & Syria as Tension Grows Amid Israeli Strike on Hezbollah Targets
Netanyahu warns the 2 northern nations after an exchange of fire on Friday; Tensions are growing after Israel killed a Hezbollah member near Damascus.
Friends Of Israel
Letter from Republican lawmakers voices firm support for sovereignty bid
Republican lawmakers released statement of support for Netanyahu's plans to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, settlements in Judea & Samaria.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Immediate Elections if High Court Rejects Gantz Post
Netanyahu warned the High Court that if it disqualifies Alternative PM Law facilitating the formation of the gov't, elections would be initiated immediately
Anti-Semitism
Sign of Unity – Gantz & Netanyahu Respond to the Hostility of Iran’s Supreme Leader
Benny Gantz & Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu respond to Iranian supreme leader Khamenei’s hostile remarks towards the Jewish State.
Anti-Semitism
Pompeo, Netanyahu accuse Iran supreme leader of endorsing Nazi ‘Final Solution’
After Khamenei shares graphic that invokes term, PM warns that ‘any regime that threatens the destruction of Israel faces a similar danger’
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu’s Fifth Government is Officially Sworn in, Ending 508-Day Political Lockdown
Israeli PM Netanyahu ’s 5th government was sworn in Sunday; This brings an end to the 508-day political lockdown that consisted of 3 separate elections.
Asia
Iran, China in Crosshairs as Netanyahu Meets Pompeo in Jerusalem.
Netanyahu and Pompeo singled out China and Iran when the two met in Jerusalem as the U.S. secretary of state arrived in Israel for wide-ranging talks.
Israel & Middle East
PM Vows to Bring Terrorist to Justice After Soldier Killed in Rock-Throwing Attack
Ben Yigal, 21, is the first IDF casualty of 2020; Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israel's long arm will reach the terrorist and bring him to justice
Israel & Middle East
High Court Unanimously Rejects Petitions Against Netanyahu, Coalition Deal
Judges rule unanimously there is no legal justification to prevent PM from leading new gov’t; parties’ accord ‘raises serious difficulties’ but intervention inappropriate.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Trump will Honor Pledge to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty on Jewish Settlements
Prime Minister Netanyahu said that US President Donald Trump should be praised for his willingness to recognize Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.
Israel & Middle East
Israel Leaders Agree to New Coalition ‘Emergency’ Government, Netanyahu to Remain as Prime Minister
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will continue in his role after forging a deal with his chief rival to create an “emergency” coalition government.
Israel & Middle East
Israel Set to Reopen Economy on Sunday After Weeks of Closures
The Israeli government has approved a process to reopen the economy as of Thursday; This approval includes manufacturing, trade, and other services.
Israel & Middle East
Gantz, Netanyahu Meet in Last-Ditch Effort to Form Unity Government
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz inched closer to a deal on Monday, just hours before a deadline to form a government was due to elapse.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Announces Return to Strict Passover Lockdown Measures
Netanyahu: In global fight against coronavirus, there is no retreat. If we retreat before right time, we are likely to pay very heavy price in human lives
Europe
Netanyahu: Israelis prohibited from leaving home on Passover
PM Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the first day of Passover this week in an effort to control the country's coronavirus outbreak
Israel & Middle East
Blue & White Party Splits after Benny Gantz Joins Netanyahu Government, is Elected Knesset Speaker
In a dramatic turn of events, the Blue & White Party breaks up Thursday after Benny Gantz decides to enter Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government
Israel & Middle East
Temple Mount activists call on Netanyahu to allow Passover Offerings on Mount for Covid-19
Temple Mount activist group 'Returning to the Mount' sends letter to Netanyahu calling him to allow sacrifice on Mount to end the coronavirus pandemic.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Warns of Total Lockdown as Coronavirus Infects 2,369 Israelis
If Israel doesn't see immediate improvement in coronavirus infection trend, then they will have no choice but to implement Total Lockdown, Netanyahu warned.
Israel & Middle East
Israeli Defense Forces to Provide Care for the Elderly Amid Battle Against COVID-19
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entrusts the care of Israel’s older population to the Israeli Defense Forces amid the fight against COVID-19
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: As we fight coronavirus, Blue and White supports terrorists
PM Netanyahu slammed Blue & White Wednesday during an interview saying that “even in this time of a national emergency they continue to support terrorists.”
Israel & Middle East
President Rivlin Gives Benny Gantz Mandate to Form Government
Benny Gantz officially receives a mandate to form a government from President Rivlin Monday receiving four weeks to build a coalition.
Israel & Middle East
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Trial Delayed by over 2 Months as Court Activity Limited Over Virus
PM Netanyahu’s trial has been pushed off by more than 2 months due to new restrictions on Israel’s courts as part of new measures to combat the coronavirus
Israel & Middle East
Blue and White’s Calamitous Week and Israel’s Political Forecast
Political Affairs: In stitching together such a government, Blue and White’s goal is merely to defenestrate Netanyahu from the Prime Minister’s Residence.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu Calls for Emergency Unity Government to Combat Coronavirus
PM Netanyahu called on Blue & White leader Benny Gantz to join him in the establishment of an emergency unity government on Thursday to confront coronavirus.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: ‘We’ll put 10 billion into helping Israel’s economy weather coronavirus crisis’
PM Netanyahu on Wednesday afternoon announced a series of economic steps aimed at managing the impact coronavirus has on Israel's economy.
Israel & Middle East
Israel to Quarantine All Visitors for 14 Days Upon Arrival, Netanyahu to Re-evaluate in 2 Weeks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Israel will now require a 14-day quarantine period for all visitors
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu, Pence Agree to Collaborate to Fight Coronavirus Spread
PM Netanyahu & US Vice Pres. Pence spoke Sunday about collaborating to fight the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
Israel & Middle East
Israeli Election: Likud Culture Minister Accuses Gantz of Starting an ‘Attempted Coup’
Netanyahu accuses Gantz of seeking to undermine democracy, defy will of public after it emerged he seeks legislation to bar Bebe from serving as PM
Israel & Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu Defeats Gantz, but is Still Short a Majority
PM Netanyahu beats Benny Gantz in Israel's third election on Monday winning majority in the Knesset, according to exit polls on major television networks.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu advances plans for 3,500 settler homes in West Bank’s E1
"We are building up Jerusalem and the outskirts of Jerusalem. I gave an immediate directive, to deposit plans to build 3500 housing units in E1," the prime minister said.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu to ‘Post’: Democratic president can’t stop Trump plan
Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed confidence that even if a Democrat wins the American election, US Pres. Trump’s Mid-East peace plan will be implemented.
Israel & Middle East
Saudi crown prince won’t meet Netanyahu; says kingdom ‘stands firmly behind Palestine’
Following Israeli media reports PM seeking pre-election meeting with Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi FM says kingdom ‘stands firmly behind Palestine’
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Israel and Sudan agree to lay foundation for normalization process
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Sudan moving in a new positive direction, new gov't seeks modernization and end to isolation
Israel & Middle East
Trump Peace Plan: Palestinian state, Israeli Control of Settlements, Undivided Jerusalem
Pres. Trump unveiled his “Deal of the Century” peace plan, giving Israel full control of settlements, undivided Jerusalem & an established Palestinian state
Israel & Middle East
Watch: Trump delivers remarks with Netanyahu on Mideast Peace Plan
Watch President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver joint remarks unveiling the long-awaited Peace Plan "dubbed the deal of the century" designed by the Trump Administration.
US News
Trump to unveil Israeli borders map for first time to Netanyahu, Gantz in peace-plan rollout;
US President Donald Trump plans to present a map of Israel’s new borders under his peace plan, a source involved in drafting the plan told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.
Israel & Middle East
Netanyahu: Iran will ‘Suffer the most Overwhelming Blow’ if it Attacks Israel
Israel will strike back hard if Iran attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the Kohelet Policy Forum’s conference on Wednesday.
Israel & Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu Wins Landslide Victory in Likud Primary as Israel Approaches 3rd Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins the primary election with over 72% of the vote; Netanyahu: This is a huge victory! Thank you, Likud members, for your trust, support, and love!”
Top Story
Rocket fired towards Ashkelon area during Netanyahu visit… again
One rocket was fired into Israel and successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome system causing rocket sirens to sound in Ashkelon and areas north of the city on Wednesday evening. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding an event in Ashkelon as the rocket sirens went off.
Top Story
Netanyahu thanks Christians for standing up for Israel in Christmas video
If it hadn’t been for Christian support, Israel would never have been founded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his Christmas wishes on Tuesday.
Anti-Semitism
Jewish Leaders Blast ICC Probe into Israel: ‘Demonstrably Antisemitic’
Jewish leaders denounced the International Criminal Court over its announcement that it will investigate Israel for so-called war crimes in the Palestinian territories.
Europe
Israel officially opposes Turkey-Libya sea corridor deal
When confronted on a Channel 13 interview with a report that Prime Minister Netanyahu had told Cyprus’ president last Friday that a maritime deal between Turkey and Libya was to be condemned as “illegal”, Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed that "that is the official position of Israel. But that doesn’t mean we are sending battleships to confront Turkey.”
Anti-Semitism
Netanyahu: ICC decision to probe Israel ‘a dark day for truth and justice’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday evening lambasted a decision by the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor to proceed with an investigation into war crimes allegedly committed in the Palestinian territories.
Video
How Deep is the Global Deep State?: Jan Markell & Amir Tsarfati
Jan is joined by Amir Tsarfati for the hour to discuss the shocking parallels between the targeting of Trump in the united states and Netanyahu in Israel.