Benjamin Netanyahu

The greatest threat to Israel is not on the battlefield - it's at home - opinion

Israel faces a greater danger at home as Netanyahu’s coalition choices risk democracy, social cohesion, and long-term stability.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir wore a gold pin of a noose, December 8, 2025.
Ultra-Orthodox men block a road during a protest against the jailing of seminary students who failed to comply with the IDF draft, in Jerusalem, in February.

While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion

Pope Leo XIV speaks to the media as he leaves the papal residence to head back to the Vatican, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, March 31, 2026.

Passover, war and faith: Moral clarity matters in Israel’s defense - opinion

Israeli security and rescue forces operate at the scene where several people were lightly injured by a missile fired from Lebanon in Bi’ina, northern Israel, April 2, 2026.

Education Minister complains of disturbance during sirens, Iran says Hormuz Strait will stay closed


What is IDF's view on pontential long-term occupation of southern Lebanon? - analysis

Is Israel prepared to occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River on a long-term basis, or is its readiness to hold onto the area a temporary tactic to apply short-term pressure on Hezbollah?

IDF vehicles patrol near the border between Israel and Lebanon as seen from Misgav Am in northern Israel, August 27, 2019.

Gov’t approves millions for border cities in North under Hezbollah fire

The move is intended to “strengthen resilience and support community relief efforts, reflecting a clear policy: the enemy evacuates, while Israel’s residents remain strong in their homes."

Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Lebanon toward Israel caused damage in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, March 23, 2026.

Netanyahu spox. resigns following leaked racist comments calling Moroccan MKs 'baboons'

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesperson, Ziv Agmon, denies that his comments were racist, calling them "ridiculous" as he is of Moroccan origin, and thus cannot be racist towards Moroccans.

Ziv Agmon, acting chief of staff and spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walks outside his office at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, February 23, 2026.

Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls

Nearly four weeks into a war that has so far failed to achieve the toppling of Iran's clerical rulers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly looking to stave off early elections.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu giving a press conference, March 19, 2026.

Spanish PM Sanchez attacks Netanyahu: 'He wants to do to Lebanon what he did to Gaza'

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez condemns Israel's actions and warns of economic fallout from the Iran war.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks in Madrid, March 20, 2026.

Willner signals disputed haredi school transfer may return to Finance Committee

At the center of the case is a December 25, 2025, Finance Committee transfer involving education funds, including money directed to haredi institutions.

 Jewish yeshiva students study at the Kamenitz Yeshiva, in Jerusalem on September 9, 2024.

Israel approves proposal to build permanent US embassy in Jerusalem

The approval was announced in a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, and Construction and Housing Minister Haim Katz.

View of the US Consulate in Jerusalem's Arnona neighborhood, Israel, February 24, 2018.

Knesset panel advances death penalty bill for final readings, Ben-Gvir vows law will pass

The National Security Committee has been holding marathon discussions on the bill, which is expected to be brought for its final readings in the plenum next week.

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir in a Knesset plenum about the death penalty bill, in Jerusalem. March 24, 2026.

Courage, not recklessness: Why Netanyahu and Trump were right on Iran

Israel did not collapse after October 7. It stood up. It buried its dead, fought for its hostages, and absorbed a shock that would have shattered many nations.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Heritage Minister Eliyahu submits opinion on Netanyahu pardon request to Herzog

The submission marks another step in one of Israel’s most unusual clemency proceedings, given that Netanyahu’s criminal trial is still ongoing.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu giving a press conference, March 19, 2026.