Benjamin Netanyahu

Australian PM Heads To Church, Football After 'Miracle' Election Win

World News | Reuters | Sunday May 19, 2019

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison thanked his fellow Pentecostal churchgoers on Sunday after a miraculous election victory that defied years of unfavorable opinion polls and bruised a Labor opposition that had been widely expected to win.

Israeli PM Vows More "Massive Strikes" In Response To Gaza Rockets

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 5, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had ordered the military to launch further strikes on Gaza Strip terrorists in response to rocket fire from the territory, as an escalation entered its second day.

Benjamin Netanyahu Sworn Into Israel's New Parliament After Election Win

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn into Israel's new parliament on Tuesday following his victory in April 9 elections and will seek to form a governing coalition in the days ahead.

Benjamin Netanyahu Formally Named Next Israeli Prime Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2019

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday formally handed Benjamin Netanyahu his letter of appointment to start building a coalition government following last week's general election.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Wins Record Fifth Term In Office: Reports

World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Israel Election Results 2019: Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck in neck with his challenger Benny Gantz, the country's three main television channels said on Wednesday.

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Projected To Win Elections: Reports

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 10, 2019

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was projected to win a fifth term in office on Wednesday, after nearly complete results from Israel's general election put him in position to form a rightwing coalition, media reports said.

Israel Votes With PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Future At Stake

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 9, 2019

Israelis began voting Tuesday in a high-stakes election that will decide whether to extend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long right-wing tenure despite corruption allegations or to replace him with an ex-military chief new to politics.

Benjamin Netanyahu Praises US Move On Iran Revolutionary Guards

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday April 8, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday lauded the US decision to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation, saying President Donald Trump had responded to a "request of mine."

Donald Trump Says He Made Golan Heights Decision After A History Lesson

World News | Reuters | Sunday April 7, 2019

Donald Trump said on Saturday he made the controversial decision to recognize Israel's 1981 annexation of the Golan Heights after getting a quick history lesson during a conversation on a different subject.

Benjamin Netanyahu Won't Move 'Even One' Settler For US Peace Plan

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 7, 2019

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has told US President Donald Trump that Israel would not remove "even one person" from a settlement as part of a future peace plan.

Israeli PM To Cut Short US Visit After Rocket Injures Five In Tel Aviv

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 25, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he would cut short his US visit and return home after a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit Tel Aviv wounding five people.

Erdogan, Netanyahu Trade ''Tyrant'', ''Dictator'' Insults In Latest Spat

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 14, 2019

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday blasted Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu as a "tyrant" who "massacred" Palestinian children as the two leaders exchanged insults in their latest spat.

Pink Champagne, Cuban Cigars: How Benjamin Netanyahu Got Corruption Taint

World News | Adam Taylor, The Washington Post | Friday March 1, 2019

Benjamin Netanyahu has had a long career in Israeli politics. On Thursday, however, his political future was thrown into doubt as Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit recommended that the prime minister be indicted on charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust.

Benjamin Netanyahu Says Corruption Charges A "Witch Hunt" To Topple Him

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 1, 2019

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called corruption allegations a "witch hunt" meant to topple him after the attorney general announced plans to indict him.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu To Be Indicted On Corruption Charges

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 1, 2019

Israel's attorney general announced Thursday he intended to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a decision just weeks ahead of April elections.