Benjamin Netanyahu

Suspicious envelope found at Prime Minister's Office, sent to biological lab

The envelope was examined by Israel Police forensic laboratory personnel on location, who eliminated the possibility of an explosive. It was then sent to a biological laboratory in Ness Ziona.

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ 51st Annual National Leadership Mission.
Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations’ 51st Annual National Leadership Mission.

'The Iranians are lying': Netanyahu says he's 'skeptical' about future US deal with Tehran

Iranians attend the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

American, as well as Israeli officials, see little chance of deal between US and Iran

The government approved on Sunday the establishment of a new international airport in southern Israel, finalizing its location to be built in the Negev's Ziklag area.

Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns


Israel never annexed the Golan Heights: Why it still matters - opinion

Israel extended its sovereignty to the Golan Heights. The difference between extending sovereignty and annexing is important and instructs Israel's future policies.

IDF SOLDIERS take part in a military training exercise in the Golan Heights on Wednesday. Although most of the world assumes Israel annexed the Golan Heights, and did so illegally, the Jewish state never actually did, the writer says.

When Judea and Samaria become Israel, democracy pays the price - opinion

In many ways, this makes Judea and Samaria a new Israeli region, similar to Gush Dan or Shfela, thus preventing any territorial concession, let alone the creation of a Palestinian state.

ISRAELI SECURITY forces guard while bulldozers demolish a Palestinian building in the West Bank, on Wednesday.

Herzog's camp questions Netanyahu’s role in Trump's 'he should be ashamed' comments

On Thursday, in comments to the press, Trump said that Netanyahu should receive a pardon for corruption charges and that Herzog should be "ashamed of himself" for not granting one.

President Isaac Herzog attends a ceremony marking the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat in the Ben Shemen Forest, on February 2, 2026.

Grapevine: SOS from Jerusalem

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 MAYOR MOSHE LION on Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road.

Former Shin Bet chiefs, officials call out Netanyahu, Zini for 'conspiracies against Ronen Bar'

"We express astonishment at the silence of the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, in light of the unprecedented slander against former head of the service, Ronen Bar," the published letter said.

 ILLUSTRATION: Benjamin Netanyahu and Ronen Bar

How are Israeli-diaspora tensions shaping current relations?

The hosts delve into the complexity of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its missile program, and support for regional proxies like Hezbollah.

Both hosts note the rise in antisemitism following October 7 and the sense of solidarity that followed, but they also acknowledge the generational and ideological gaps that persist, particularly among younger Jews.

Middle Israel: Netanyahu's 55-page scarlet letter cannot rewrite October 7 - opinion

The truth that Netanyahu has resolved to bury rests on three foundations, all of which don’t even need an investigation, because they are glaring.

‘DELUDING HIMSELF he can manipulate public opinion no matter what the people saw, felt, and endured, Netanyahu this week released a 55-page booklet containing his responses to State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman’s questions about the October 7 fiasco’s events.

Netanyahu faces tight race against Bennett in upcoming elections, new poll finds

The poll also finds that 47% of Israelis do not believe Netanyahu’s version of events regarding October 7. By contrast, 28% say they believe his account, while 25% say they don't want to know.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gal Hirsch, Coordinator for the Hostages and the Missing in the Prime Minister"s Office hold a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, January 27, 2026.

Through aircraft carriers, Trump speaks the language of power in high-stakes Iran talks - opinion

Trump is gambling that the Iranians will conclude that they are better off making a deal than testing American resolve, and Israel, naturally, has reason to watch all of this with concern.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Herzog responds to Trump request for Netanyahu pardon: ‘I am president of Israel’

President Isaac Herzog responded to US President Donald Trump's push to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu mid-flight as he returned from a four-day visit to Australia.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at the President residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025