Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump sends signed thank you note to Netanyahu for Bat Yam promenade named for him

The note was written on a printout of a post Netanyahu made on X/Twitter. "Bibi - This is so great - Thank you - Donald," the president had written below the post, along with his signature.

A PRINTOUT of a post from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signed by US President Donald Trump.
Buildings lie in ruins amid the rubble in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, December 8, 2025.

'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu climbs out after a visit inside the Rahav, the fifth submarine in the fleet, after it arrived in Haifa's port

From submarines to Oct. 7, Israel pays the price of governing in the dark - opinion

 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, 1948-2020.

Editor's Notes: Even after his death, Rabbi Sacks' idea of antisemitism stays dangerously relevant


Majority of Israelis favor joint US-Israel action against Iran - poll

The responses were divided into those who support Israel joining the attack only if Iran first attacked or prepared to attack (29%) and those who would support Israeli participation regardless (44%).

A man lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Israelis rally in support of the nationwide protests happening in Iran, in Holon, Israel, January 14, 2026.

Iran's crisis will not last forever - Israel and the world have a real opportunity - opinion

Iranian instability and potential US action create a critical moment for Israel to strengthen its regional position within the Middle East.

People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026

'Crucial time in the Middle East': Sen. Lindsey Graham to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu

Graham heads to Israel to meet Netanyahu, focusing on strengthening ties and supporting freedom at a pivotal moment for the region.

US Senator Lindsey Graham holds a press conference in Jerusalem, November 2024; illustrative.

Trump could still approve strikes on Iran, sources tell 'Post'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that "all options remain on the table" regarding US military action in Iran.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One while departing for Florida at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 9, 2026

Netanyahu asked Trump to pump brakes on US strikes in Iran, NYT reports

The report came after the US appeared to shift towards diplomatic means of pressure to stop the Iranian crackdown on protesters. 

 L to R: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump. (illustration)

Netanyahu to appoint UTJ’s Yisrael Eichler to gov’t role to pass contentious haredi draft bill

The move will reportedly allow Yitzhak Pindrus, from the Degel Hatorah faction, to return to the Knesset as well, after he had previously been pushed off the United Torah Judaism Party list.

MK Yisrael Eichler arrives for a meeting of the Council of Torah Sages regarding the Haredi draft exemption bill in Jerusalem, January 7, 2026.

‘Maybe we’ll bomb them, maybe I’ll just dance’: Eretz Nehederet laughs at Trump’s Iran attack plan

As it seems possible that a US attack on Iran may lead to another Iranian attack on Israel, there’s very little any of us can do except stock up on groceries and try to laugh about it all.

OMER ETZION, acting as US President Donald Trump on Eretz Nehederet.

Shin Bet Chief Zini names 'N' as new deputy head, to enter role next month

Shin Bet Chief David Zini announced the appointment of "N." as the new deputy head, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval.

Shin Bet director David Zini attends a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, October 5, 2025

JPPI index: Nearly half of Israelis say Netanyahu should be investigated over Qatargate

Another 17% said the affair is troubling but not very serious, 13% said it is not an affair at all, and 9% said they could not assess its severity.

 (L to R): Eli Feldstein, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich (illustration).

Gantz willing to make agreement with Netanyahu as 2026 elections approach - analysis

In an interview earlier, Gantz said he does not rule out sitting with Netanyahu in a unity government. “It’s time to abandon the ‘anybody but Bibi’ idea and shift to ‘anybody but extremists."

Benny Gantz (Blue and White) at the Knesset in Jerusalem. December 22, 2025.