Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution

The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attend a discussion at the plenum in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli at the Tel Aviv Conference at Tel Aviv University, May 14, 2026.

Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is seen at a ceremony at Yad Vashem, last month. Netanyahu has done more damage to Israel’s support in America and its international stature than all its enemies, the writer says.

Netanyahu’s missteps: How Israeli leadership eroded US support - opinion

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman and members of his party at a tour in Kibbutz Be'eri, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Liberman warns Netanyahu could launch military op. for election purposes, amid coalition crisis


Netanyahu condemns racism against Ethiopians, decries Zalka murder at state memorial ceremony

During his speech, Netanyahu said he had called for the "full weight of the law" to be brought against the murderers of Yemanu Zalka, promising to continue to fight against violence.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu at the state memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who perished on their journey to Israel.

Israel to take legal action against 'New York Times' over claims of 'dog rape' of Palestinians

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar instructed officials to prepare a defamation lawsuit against "one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published" on Israel.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds up a copy of The New York Times as he speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting at the United Nations headquarters on in New York City on August 5, 2025.

'My health is excellent,' Netanyahu stresses in defamation lawsuit testimony

Prime minister’s testimony against Gonen Ben Itzhak, Uri Misgav and Ben Caspit cut short after roughly half an hour.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds his head during a ceremony at Mount Herzl, May 14, 2026

Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools

The plan covers summer school programs intended to address the academic and emotional toll of Operation Roaring Lion which led to widespread, extended school closures nationwide.

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ministers Smotrich and Kisch.

Israel, Lebanon begin third round of peace talks, two seriously wounded by Hezbollah drone

UAE denies Netanyahu's secret visit during Iran war • Activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march • IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, kills Hamas terrorist in Gaza

Israel Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Lebanon Ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad, US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office, April 23, 2026.

Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week

The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attend a discussion at the plenum in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, July 23, 2025.

Bennett calls to dissolve Knesset, form constitution at kick-off party event with Lapid

The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.

OPPOSITION LEADER Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attend an election event for the joint list “Together” ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, central Israel, May 12, 2026.

Netanyahu met with UAE president at start of Operation Roaring Lion, PMO announces

Later on Wednesday, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry released a statement denying that any visit from Netanyahu or any Israeli military officials took place.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President of the UAE Sheikh bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat

A security source reported that efforts are underway around the clock to develop solutions to be presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Modern drone

Israel concerned potential Trump-Iran deal may come with unwanted concessions - CNN

“The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal – any deal – with last-minute concessions,” one source told CNN. 

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Military Mother's Day Event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026.