Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel 3 days ago

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant oversees launch of new spy satellite, raising questions about his future

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant oversaw the launch of a new satellite on Wednesday, just days after Netanyahu said that he would dismiss Gallant from his post.

Europe 4 days ago

Mossad thwarts 'imminent' attack on Jewish restaurant in Greece, 'extensive' loss of life

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Mossad helped Greek authorities thwart a planned attack on at least one Jewish site in Athens.

Israel 5 days ago

Israel’s Netanyahu agrees to halt judicial reform for now as mass protests continue

Amid a general strike shutting Israel’s airport over opposition to judicial reform and expected violence, Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to take a time out for his legal overhaul.

Benjamin Netanyahu 5 days ago

Biden badgers Bibi: Netanyahu says president warned bill to reform Israel Supreme Court threatens democracy

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that President Biden warned him not to mess with democracy in his country after his decision to reform the judiciary.

Israel 6 days ago

Israel's Netanyahu fires defense minister over opposition to judicial overhaul; protests erupt

Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was dismissed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday over his opposition to judicial reform.

Israel March 13

Bill concentrating power in Netanyahu coalition advances, Israeli legal reform proceeds

Allies of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's Knesset have introduced a bill insulating the leader from potential legal challenges over corruption charges.

Israel March 9

Israel's prime minister airlifted to country's main airport after protestors block route

Protestors in Israel prevented the prime minister from driving to the country's main airport. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instead had to be airlifted there.

Middle East March 5

Netanyahu calls comments by Israeli minister who called for destruction of Palestinian village ‘inappropriate’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich's earlier comments about wiping out a Palestinian town, calling them "inappropriate."

Israel March 2

Netanyahu rips 'anarchists' who staged mass protest outside salon with wife inside

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned protesters for harassing his wife as she went to a hair salon in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, leading to a police standoff.

State Department March 1

State Dept. scolds Israeli minister who called for destruction of Palestinian village: ‘Disgusting’

The State Department on Wednesday criticized an Israeli minister for calling for the destruction of a Palestinian village in the West Bank, calling those remarks 'disgusting.'