Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

March 13, 2021, 1:50 pm

Netanyahu: Israel at danger of being ‘overrun’ by ‘fake’ converts from Africa

Prime Minister’s comments come after the recent Supreme Court decision requiring the government to recognise non-Orthodox conversions

By JTA

Musicians Idan Raichel and Jess Glynne projected on the ancient walls of Jerusalem’s Old City, as they perform during “Illuminate: A Global Jewish Unity Event,” to celebrate the Declaration of Our Common Destiny and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin’s endorsement.

December 18, 2020, 1:11 pm

Jess Glynn and Idan Raichel feature at event for global Jewish unity

Israeli musician and British grammy winner projected onto the walls of the Jerusalem Old City at Illuminate: A Global Jewish Unity event

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President Rivlin with Joe Biden on a previous occasion.

November 18, 2020, 11:36 am

Biden speaks with Netanyahu and Rivlin, assures them ties will remain ‘close’

President-elect spoke to Israel's prime minister and head of state on the phone amid concerns he intends to re-enter the Iran nuclear deal

By JTA

Demonstrators protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem on July 23, 2020. Photo by: JINIPIX

October 12, 2020, 1:00 pm

Thousands of Israelis renew protests against Netanyahu

Protestors gathered across cities decrying the Israeli incumbent's handling of the pandemic, as it looks to emerge from a second wave

By JTA

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the UN

October 1, 2020, 9:33 am

Netanyahu tells UN: Hezbollah keeping secret arms depot in Beirut

In a videotaped message to the meeting, the PM used slides to show the missile factory on a map and in a photo on the ground.

By JTA

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi-JINIPIX

September 11, 2020, 10:17 am

Netanyahu apologises for calling Bedouin teacher, killed by police, a terrorist

Prime Minister said sorry over claiming that Yacoub Abu al Kiyan, 50, who was shot by Israeli forces, was a terrorist

By JTA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo by: Tal Shahar, Yediot Ahronot, Pool Via JINIPIX)

August 15, 2020, 7:22 pm

Netanyahu: West Bank annexation ‘remains on the table’ after Israel-UAE deal

Israeli prime minister says plan to extend sovereignty is still an option despite an agreement to suspend the move

By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA)

Israeli expats protest in Cambridge (Credit: Jack Myhre)

August 11, 2020, 12:18 pm

Israeli expats protest against Netanyahu at Cambridge University

Around 50 demonstrators gathered to protest against the embattled Israeli leader as chants of 'crime minister' were heard

Protestors in Kensington call out Israel's long-serving PM as the 'Crime Minister' (Credit: Yair Perry.) August 2020

August 3, 2020, 5:00 pm

‘Crime Minister!’ Israeli ex-pats protest against Bibi outside London embassy

British Jews and Israelis living in the UK demonstrate against the embattled prime minister over his response to the Covid-19 crisis and corruption allegations

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An installation depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a mock "Last Supper" by Israeli artist Itay Zalait, is placed at Rabin square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. The installation, placed in a central Tel Aviv square on Wednesday, in the latest twist in a summer of protests against Netanyahu and his lengthy rule. Photo by: Tomer Neuberg-JINIPIX

July 29, 2020, 9:35 am

Israeli artist mocks Netanyahu with life-size statue of him at the Last Supper

Itay Zalait's installation, displayed in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square, is the latest twist in a summer of demonstrations against the embattled Prime Minister

By Jewish News Reporter

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference about the coronavirus COVID-19, at the Prime Ministers office in Jerusalem on March 25, 2020. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi-JINIPIX

July 24, 2020, 1:34 pm

Reports say Netanyahu plans to bring down government for elections in November

According to Haaretz the long-serving Prime Minister will call another general election amid political deadlock

By JTA

Police remove protesters during a protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on July 22, 2020. Photo by: JINIPIX

July 22, 2020, 2:10 pm

Israelis chain themselves together and block Knesset entrance in anti-Bibi demo

Police arrested four and broke up the gathering amid discontent with the long-serving Israeli PM's proposals to grant the government sweeping new powers to combat Covid-19

By Jewish News Reporter

Russian flag outside the Russian Embassy in London. (Photo credit: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire)

July 21, 2020, 11:33 am

‘Russia Report’ highlights Israel’s closeness to Moscow

Long-awaited publication by Intelligence and Security Committee accuses Moscow of 'seeking out division and intimidating those who appear isolated from the international community'

By Jewish News Reporter

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, wearing a face mask in line with public health restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic, enters the court room with his lawyer as his corruption trial opens at the Jerusalem District Court, Sunday, May 24, 2020. He is the countryÕs first sitting prime minister ever to go on trial, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in a series of corruption cases stemming from ties to wealthy friends. (Ronen Zvulun/ Pool Photo via AP)

July 20, 2020, 11:48 am

Netanyahu’s corruption trial to begin in January

Prime Minister's lawyer had tried to delay the hearing claiming 'it will be hard for me to face a masked witness and see if he’s telling the truth'

By Jewish News Reporter

July 19, 2020, 10:04 am

Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes amid anger over Covid-19 handling

Prime minister faces mounting discontent over his government's policies to fight the coronavirus

By Jewish News Reporter

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