Benjamin Netanyahu

9th Prime Minister of Israel

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Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician serving as Prime Minister of Israel since 2009, and previously from 1996 to 1999. Netanyahu is also the Chairman of the Likud – National Liberal Movement. He is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israeli history and the first to be born in Israel after the establishment of the state.

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Israel imposes new COVID-19 restrictions after surge in cases Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the restrictions are necessary to keep the country from being pushed to 'the edge of the abyss'. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:51Published 5 days ago

US, UAE, Israel and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord The President of United State, Donald Trump, Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Foreign Minister of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Foreign Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:00Published 2 weeks ago

On board the historic Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight An El Al Boeing 737 carrying senior U.S. and Israeli aides made aviation history by cutting straight over Saudi territory en route to Abu Dhabi on Monday for normalisation talks. Emer McCarthy reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:00Published on August 31, 2020

Israeli, U.S. officials take off to UAE Top aides to U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to put the final touches to a pact establishing open relations between.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:17Published on August 31, 2020

UAE nixes meeting with US, Israel over F-35 arms deal row: Report Emiratis reportedly angered by Netanyahu's public denial of the deal and his vow to lobby US Congress to oppose it. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:37Published on August 25, 2020

Israel, United Arab Emirates reach historic deal [NFA] Israel and the United Arab Emirates reached a historic peace deal that will lead to a full normalization of diplomatic relations between the two Middle Eastern nations in an agreement the Trump.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:16Published on August 13, 2020

Thousands protest across Israel Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday night (August 1) to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged corruption and against his government's handling of the coronavirus.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published on August 2, 2020

Thousands demand Netanyahu quit over coronavirus, corruption Rallies against Israeli prime minister the largest seen since 2011 protests against the country's high cost of living. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:38Published on August 2, 2020

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Israel's Netanyahu mulls two-phase West Bank annexation, newspaper says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing a limited initial annexation in the occupied West Bank, hoping to quell international opposition to his pledge of wide territorial moves, an Israeli.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Israeli minister says still no consensus with U.S. on West Bank annexations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to bridge gaps with the United States and his main coalition partner over his pledged annexation of parts of the West Bank, a cabinet minister said on.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian More than a week after Israeli police shot dead an unarmed and autistic Palestinian in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called the killing a tragedy and offered his condolences to.. Reuters - Published on June 7, 2020

Israelis protest Netanyahu's annexation plan Thousands of Israelis demonstrated on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to extend sovereignty over parts of the occupied West Bank, de-facto annexation of land that the.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Some Israeli settlers hit out at Trump-backed annexation plan Israel's intention to annex parts of the occupied West Bank is being challenged by Jewish settlers who might have been expected to cheer the plan promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under a.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020
Worker in Netanyahu's office diagnosed with COVID-19 An employee in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office tested positive for the coronavirus, his office said on Monday, without saying whether the 70-year-old leader had been exposed. Reuters - Published on June 1, 2020

Israel's Netanyahu says he won't miss West Bank annexation opportunity Israel will not miss a "historic opportunity" to extend its sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, calling the move one of his new government's top.. Reuters - Published on May 25, 2020
Defiant Netanyahu goes on trial in Israel charged with corruption Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday became the first serving Israeli prime minister to go on trial, proclaiming his innocence in the corridor before walking into court to face charges of bribery, fraud and.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
Netanyahu says he has been framed as corruption trial starts Benjamin Netanyahu professed his innocence at the start of his corruption trial on Sunday, saying he was being framed in the first criminal prosecution of a serving Israeli prime minister. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu, saying he's 'standing tall', goes on trial on corruption charges Benjamin Netanyahu professed his innocence at the start of his corruption trial on Sunday, saying he was being framed but "standing tall" in the first criminal prosecution of a serving Israeli prime.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020

Netanyahu arrives at court for corruption trial, says case aimed at "toppling me, in any way possible" Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived on Sunday at the Jerusalem court for the start of his corruption trial and said his opponents were aiming to oust him. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruption The corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu opens on Sunday in a Jerusalem court, where he will become the first serving Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution, in a case he calls a.. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020
Explainer: Israeli PM Netanyahu's corruption trial A week after being sworn into office for a fifth term, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes on trial on Sunday, charged with corruption. Reuters - Published on May 24, 2020	Israeli court tells Netanyahu he must appear at start of trial An Israeli court rejected on Wednesday a request by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be absent from the opening of his corruption trial next week, saying he must abide by the practice of hearing.. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
Netanyahu's new Israeli government approved, eyes West Bank annexations Israel's parliament approved on Sunday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new unity government, ending more than a year of political deadlock, but he still faces a trial starting next week for alleged.. Reuters - Published on May 17, 2020	Israel's Netanyahu presents new unity government to parliament Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his new unity government to parliament on Sunday, ending more than a year of political deadlock but still facing a trial starting in a week for.. Reuters - Published on May 17, 2020
Israeli children can go back to school from Sunday: Netanyahu Israel's children can go back to school and nurseries full-time, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday, as the country presses on with easing its coronavirus curbs. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020	Cabinet post disputes delay Israeli government inauguration The planned inauguration on Thursday of an Israeli unity government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been postponed until Sunday, in last-minute wrangling over cabinet appointments, an.. Reuters - Published on May 14, 2020
In Israel, Pompeo discusses West Bank and coronavirus with Netanyahu U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on Wednesday of the complexities of Israel's planned de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank, saying after talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Israel's Netanyahu gets another chance to form government Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday won another chance to form a coalition government despite his upcoming trial on corruption charges, bringing him closer to a fifth term after more.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020
Israeli parliament nominates Netanyahu to form new government The Israeli parliament formally nominated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to form a new coalition government despite his upcoming trial on corruption charges, bringing him closer to a.. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020	Israel's Supreme Court clears Netanyahu to form government despite corruption charges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's indictment on corruption charges does not disqualify him from forming a government, Israel's top court said on Wednesday, paving the way for the veteran leader to.. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020
Israel, easing restrictions, seeks new 'coronavirus normal' Israel on Monday eased many restrictions on the public put in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu citing the country's success in containing the virus so.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Netanyahu fate at stake as coalition deal challenged in top court Israel's top court on Monday heard challenges to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to secure a governing coalition, with opposition figures arguing a deal on a new unity administration would.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020
Israel's Supreme Court discusses Netanyahu's fate as prime minister Israel's Supreme Court began a two-day hearing on Sunday to determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been indicted for corruption, will be allowed to form a new government. Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020	Israel to reopen some schools on Sunday if coronavirus curve allows Israel will begin a staggered reopening of schools next week if the latest health data does not warn of heightened coronavirus risk, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Monday. Reuters - Published on April 27, 2020
Netanyahu "confident" U.S. will allow West Bank annexation in two months Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced confidence on Sunday that Washington would give Israel the nod within two months to move ahead with de facto annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank. Reuters - Published on April 26, 2020	Explainer: Netanyahu hangs on in unity government in deal after inconclusive Israeli elections Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz have signed an agreement for a unity government under which they will take turns leading Israel after three elections that neither won. Reuters - Published on April 21, 2020
Netanyahu and rival Gantz clinch Israel power-sharing deal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist election rival Benny Gantz signed a deal on Monday to form a national emergency government, ending a year of unprecedented political deadlock. Reuters - Published on April 20, 2020	Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz to form emergency government: TV report Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist election rival Benny Gantz have reached an agreement to form a coalition government that would end a year of political deadlock, Israel's.. Reuters - Published on April 20, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu rally draws thousands under coronavirus curbs Wearing face masks, waving black flags and keeping two yards apart, thousands of Israelis demonstrated against prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu under strict coronavirus restrictions on Sunday. Reuters - Published on April 19, 2020	Israel to ease some coronavirus restrictions, Netanyahu says Israel will gradually ease its coronavirus lockdown from Sunday by letting some businesses reopen and relaxing curbs on movement after a slowdown in infection rates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.. Reuters - Published on April 18, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz miss government deal deadline, deadlock persists A countdown to a fourth election in Israel in more than a year of political deadlock began on Thursday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main rival Benny Gantz missed a deadline to form a.. Reuters - Published on April 16, 2020	Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz say near unity deal to end political deadlock Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz were nearing a deal on Tuesday to form a national emergency government to battle the coronavirus crisis and end the country's.. Reuters - Published on April 13, 2020
Israel political deadlock persists with unity deal still out of reach Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz remained in political deadlock on Tuesday with a deal to form a national emergency government to battle the coronavirus crisis.. Reuters - Published on April 13, 2020	Former Israeli chief rabbi dies after contracting coronavirus A former Israeli chief rabbi has died after contracting the coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, in what is the country's highest-profile death from the pandemic. Reuters - Published on April 12, 2020
Netanyahu rival Gantz seeks more time to form coalition government Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's election rival Benny Gantz asked for additional time on Saturday to try to form a government with the long-time leader, to end more than a year of political.. Reuters - Published on April 11, 2020	Israel declares coronavirus lockdown for Passover holiday feast Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday a national lockdown would begin on Tuesday and end on Friday to try to stem the spread of the new coronavirus during the Jewish holiday of.. Reuters - Published on April 6, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu gets all-clear after second coronavirus scare this week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tested negative for coronavirus on Thursday after his health minister was diagnosed with it, officials said, the 70-year-old leader's second infection scare.. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020	Israel's Netanyahu back in isolation after minister gets coronavirus Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is returning to self-isolation for another six days after his health minister was diagnosed with coronavirus, the premier's office said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020
Israelis told to wear face masks in public, mark religious holidays with close family only All Israelis should wear face masks while in public as a precaution against the coronavirus, and upcoming Jewish, Muslim and Christian holidays should be marked only with immediate family, Prime.. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020	All Israelis must wear face-masks in public as virus precaution: Netanyahu All Israelis must wear face-masks while in public as a precaution against the coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on April 1, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus after aide confirmed carrier Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tested negative for the coronavirus on Monday after a parliamentary aide was confirmed to be carrying the virus, though the 70-year-old leader would remain in.. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020	Netanyahu self-isolating after aide tests positive for coronavirus Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was self-isolating on Monday after a parliamentary aide tested positive for coronavirus, though an initial investigation determined the 70-year-old was.. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020
Netanyahu aide has coronavirus but PM exposure unlikely, officials say An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tested positive for coronavirus but initial findings indicate she had not posed an infection risk to the 70-year-old leader, officials said on.. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020	Netanyahu aide diagnosed with coronavirus, unclear if Israeli PM affected An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Monday, but it was not immediately clear if the 70-year-old leader had been exposed or his.. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020
Israel's Gantz angers supporters with move towards unity government Israel appeared headed for a unity government on Friday after opposition leader Benny Gantz moved towards an agreement with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, disappointing voters who had hoped to.. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020	Trump congratulates Netanyahu for moving towards forming government: Israeli PM tweet U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for moving towards forming a government, the Israeli premier said. Reuters - Published on March 27, 2020
Israel's Netanyahu and rival Gantz move closer to unity government Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, Benny Gantz, was elected parliamentary speaker on Thursday in a surprise maneuver that could herald a unity government keeping the veteran leader.. Reuters - Published on March 26, 2020

Benjamin Netanyahu

9th Prime Minister of Israel

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Israel's Netanyahu mulls two-phase West Bank annexation, newspaper says

Israeli minister says still no consensus with U.S. on West Bank annexations

Condolences from Netanyahu, a week after police kill autistic Palestinian

Israelis protest Netanyahu's annexation plan

Some Israeli settlers hit out at Trump-backed annexation plan

Worker in Netanyahu's office diagnosed with COVID-19

Israel's Netanyahu says he won't miss West Bank annexation opportunity

Defiant Netanyahu goes on trial in Israel charged with corruption

Netanyahu says he has been framed as corruption trial starts

Israel's Netanyahu, saying he's 'standing tall', goes on trial on corruption charges

Netanyahu arrives at court for corruption trial, says case aimed at "toppling me, in any way possible"

Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruption

Explainer: Israeli PM Netanyahu's corruption trial

Israeli court tells Netanyahu he must appear at start of trial

Netanyahu's new Israeli government approved, eyes West Bank annexations

Israel's Netanyahu presents new unity government to parliament

Israeli children can go back to school from Sunday: Netanyahu

Cabinet post disputes delay Israeli government inauguration

In Israel, Pompeo discusses West Bank and coronavirus with Netanyahu

Israel's Netanyahu gets another chance to form government

Israeli parliament nominates Netanyahu to form new government

Israel's Supreme Court clears Netanyahu to form government despite corruption charges

Israel, easing restrictions, seeks new 'coronavirus normal'

Netanyahu fate at stake as coalition deal challenged in top court

Israel's Supreme Court discusses Netanyahu's fate as prime minister

Israel to reopen some schools on Sunday if coronavirus curve allows

Netanyahu "confident" U.S. will allow West Bank annexation in two months

Explainer: Netanyahu hangs on in unity government in deal after inconclusive Israeli elections

Netanyahu and rival Gantz clinch Israel power-sharing deal

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Anti-Netanyahu rally draws thousands under coronavirus curbs

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Israel political deadlock persists with unity deal still out of reach

Former Israeli chief rabbi dies after contracting coronavirus

Netanyahu rival Gantz seeks more time to form coalition government

Israel declares coronavirus lockdown for Passover holiday feast

Israel's Netanyahu gets all-clear after second coronavirus scare this week

Israel's Netanyahu back in isolation after minister gets coronavirus

Israelis told to wear face masks in public, mark religious holidays with close family only

All Israelis must wear face-masks in public as virus precaution: Netanyahu

Israel's Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus after aide confirmed carrier

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