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| December 2, 2013
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Israel’s PM Netanyahu chats with Pope Francis I

 

Netanyahu meets with pontiff at Vatican for 1st time since his ordination in March.

The 2 discuss the Iranian nuclear program, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, Christians in Israel & the Mideast.

PM expected to invite Pope Francis to Jerusalem.

By ERIC J. LYMAN
 

VATICAN CITY – Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met with Pope Francis in a 25-minute closed-door meeting Monday, with a host of geo-political and religious issues on the agenda as well as a formal invitation for the pontiff to visit the Holy Land next year.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahy with Pope Francis at the Vatican, December 1, 2013.- Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahy with Pope Francis at the Vatican, December 1, 2013.- Photo: Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO

 

It was the first time the two leaders met face to face, and they discussed the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the escalating worries about Iran’s nuclear program, the Syrian civil war, the welfare of Christians in Israel, as well as the pope’s expected visit to Israel.

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| December 2, 2013
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Binyamin Netanyahu: I won’t ‘shut up’ when Israel’s interests are at stake

 

Netanyahu responds to criticism from previous PM on his approach to Iranian deal.

Olmert: Netanyahu has “declared war” on the U.S. by slamming closest ally’s role in brokering interim accord. Olmert continued saying Israel should urge the U.S. to lead efforts on preventing a nuclear Iran.

By HERB KEINON, HENRY ROME
 

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his predecessor Ehud Olmert battled over Israel’s Iran policy Sunday, with Olmert slamming Netanyahu for “waging war” against the US administration and Netanyahu responding that he would speak out loudly when Israel’s security is at stake.

“As opposed to others, when I see that interests vital to the security of Israel’s citizens are in danger, I will not be quiet,” Netanyahu said in Rome in a clear reference to comments Olmert made earlier in the day. Continue Reading »

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| November 24, 2013
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Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu: The Iran Agreement is ‘Historic Mistake’

In wake of Western deal with Iran, Netanyahu opens Sunday’s Cabinet meeting with a warning that a nuclear Iran will not only threaten Israel – but the entire world.

By Tova Dvorin

 

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu opened Sunday’s weekly cabinet meeting by mounting a sharp attack on the agreement reached Saturday night between Iran and Western powers over the nuclear issue.

Netanyahu stated, “For the first time, the world’s leading powers have agreed to uranium enrichment in Iran while ignoring the UN Security Council decisions that they themselves led. Sanctions that required many years to put in place contain the best chance for a peaceful solution. Continue Reading »

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| November 17, 2013
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‘NY Times’ attacking Jerusalem again, now battling over Iran policy

 

NYT’s editorial board blasts Israel’s PM for his loud opposition to White House policies; writes if diplomacy fails, “PM & the hard-line interest groups will own the failure”.

The petty attack is because the PM quoted a 2005 Times editorial that applauded a deal that would lead North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons program.

By HERB KEINON
 

 

An ongoing battle between The New York Times editorial board and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu picked up steam over the weekend, with the Times blasting Netanyahu for his loud opposition to Washington’s policies, and Netanyahu confidant Gilad Erdan penning a response on Netanyahu’s behalf. Continue Reading »

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| October 5, 2013
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Israeli Prime Minister: Peace Talks Are Going Nowhere

Prime Minister Netanyahu, during meetings with the heads of American Jewish organizations, reportedly commented that the current peace talks are stuck.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said, during his visit to the United States this past week, that the peace talks with the Palestinian Authority are going nowhere.

According to a report on Friday in the Maariv daily newspaper, Netanyahu made the comments in closed meetings with the heads of American Jewish organizations.

Netanyahu reportedly repeated his position and that he is ready for a historic compromise with the Palestinian Authority, but added that “the problem was, and still is, their refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state.” Continue Reading »

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| October 1, 2013
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Netanyahu at UN: Israel will prevent Iranian nuclear weapons, even if alone

 

Israel’s PM Netanyahu outlines necessary steps in avoiding a nuclear armed Iran; speech comes as warning to well-received address by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

 

 

A steadfast Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu made clear in a speeach to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that Israel would not accept a nuclear armed Iran, and would “stand alone” if necessary to achieve that aim.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 68th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday October 1, 2013 at the United Nations headquarters in New York - Photo: AP/Andrew Gombert,Pool

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday October 1, 2013 at the United Nations headquarters in    New York – Photo: AP/Andrew Gombert,Pool

 

“Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, even if we have to stand alone,” he said.

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| September 25, 2013
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Israel’s PM: Iranian President Trying to Buy Time

Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu declares, Iranian President’s speech at the UN was “cynical & full of hypocrisy,” 

By Elad Benari

 

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly was “cynical and full of hypocrisy,” Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Tuesday night.

In a statement he released shortly after Rouhani’s speech, Netanyahu said that the speech reflects the Iranian plan, namely to “talk and buy time in order to promote the ability of Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.”

“Rouhani spoke about human rights while Iranian forces are taking part in the massacre of innocent civilians in Syria, he condemned terrorism while the Iranian regime carries out terrorism in dozens of countries around the world,” said Netanyahu, who added that although Rouhani said that nuclear weapons “contradict Iranian morality” a report by the UN’s atomic agency indicates otherwise. Continue Reading »

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| September 20, 2013
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Israel’s Prime Minister: Don’t be Fooled by Rouhani

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns, “The Iranians are creating spin in the press in order to keep the centrifuges spinning,”

By Arutz Sheva

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu reacted Thursday to Iranian President Hasan Rouhani’s latest interview, in which he sounded a moderate tone, and said – “Let us not be fooled by the Iranian president’s words of deception.”

PM Netanyahu – From PMO vide

“The Iranians are creating media spin in order to keep the centrifuges spinning,” a statement from Netanyahu’s bureau said. “The test is not in Rouhani’s words, but in the deeds of the Iranian regime, which continues to vigorously pursue its nuclear program at the same time that Rouhani grants interviews.” Continue Reading »

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| September 4, 2013
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Watch: PM Netanyahu releases annual holiday greeting in English

“Together we can continue to achieve great things for Jewish people and the world.” Netanyahu added that the Jewish people are strong because “we are united.”

By LAUREN IZSO

 

As the Jewish New Year approaches, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has released his annual Rosh Hashana greeting, urging Jewish communities all over the world to continue to stand with Israel, and in return, promising support for the international Jewish community.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu – Photo GPO

“There is no doubt that Jewish communites will continue to stand by Israel, just as Israel will continue to be there for Jewish people everywhere,” Netanyahu said with a family photo barely visible in the background.

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| September 2, 2013
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Netanyahu: Violate Our Rosh Hashana Peace, You’ll Pay Dearly

Israel’s PM Netanyahu urged Israelis to relax during the upcoming 3 day holiday, warning all of Israel’s neighbors not to violate the general calmness.

By David Lev

 

With the Rosh Hashana holiday coming up in just a few days, Israelis will be attending synagogue services, visiting family, and generally taking it easy during a rare three day break from work. And Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said the the country would take steps to ensure that the holiday is a calm one.

PM Netanyahu Warns Syria - Photo courtesy: PMO

PM Netanyahu Warns Syria – Photo courtesy: PMO

With the decision by U.S. President Barack H. Obama to ask Congress to approve military action against Syria, the prospect of immediate American action seems to be postponed until at least next week. Continue Reading »

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| September 2, 2013
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Israeli Report: U.S. President Discussed Attack Delay with PM Netanyahu

U.S. President Obama informed Israel’s P.M. in advance that he would ask Congress to discuss future US military scenarios in Syria.

By David Lev

 

U.S. President Barack H. Obama informed Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in advance that he would let Congress decide on the appropriate action the U.S. would take in Syria. Reports in Israeli media quoted senior Israeli officials as saying the Obama called Netanyahu on Saturday, some four hours before he appeared on national TV in the US to announce that he was holding back on taking action against Syria until Congress discussed what the appropriate actions should be. Continue Reading »

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| August 22, 2013
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Jewish convict arrested for sending Netanyahu a death threat

An incarcerated right-wing extremist Israeli man was reportedly angered by gov’t’s decision on Palestinian prisoner release.

By BEN HARTMAN
 

 

An Israeli prisoner at Hadarim Detention Center in central Israel has been arrested for sending a death threat to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu – Photo: Gali Tibbon/Pool

The 22-year-old prisoner was apparently angry at the prime minister’s decision to release Palestinian security prisoners.

He then sent Netanyahu a letter containing a death threat, prompting his arrest. According to the Israeli media, the prisoner was found to be in possession of more than one self-styled knife, commonly known as “shivs.”

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| August 7, 2013
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Netanyahu to Congressmen: The US Keeps Iran from Bomb

 

At a meeting with visiting US Congress officials Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that pressure on Iran must be kept up.

By David Lev

 

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Tuesday met with a delegation of 36 U.S. Congress members who are visiting Israel. Leading the delegation is Maryland Representative Steny Hoyer (D), currently the House minority whip.

Netanyahu held a round-table discussion with the Congresspeople, presenting Israel’s case on a number of regional and security issues.

Netanyahu also discussed Iran with the group, saying that the U.S. needed to more forcefully press Iran to stop its nuclear development program. Continue Reading »

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| July 28, 2013
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Full Text: PM Netanyahu’s Open Letter to Israelis

In a rare communiqué, the Prime Minister explains his rationale for releasing terrorists, despite harsh opposition from the public.

By Gil Ronen

 

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu took the rare step Saturday evening of publishing a long missive to the Israeli public. In it, he explains why he has agreed to release 104 terrorists as a “gesture” accompanying “peace talks” with the Palestinian Authority. He also states that the talks need to last at least nine months.

Netanyahu’s messages to the public are usually delivered through much shorter communiques, or in interviews. His decision to opt for a relatively long letter may reflect his awareness that the Israeli public is solidly opposed to the terrorist prisoner release, and is generally fed up and cynical about “peace talks” that have been going nowhere for 20 years. Continue Reading »

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| July 10, 2013
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Gov’t agency ready to build 10,000 new homes

Housing Minister Uri Ariel, urges Netanyahu to solve housing crisis by approving the 10,000 units planned over the pre-1967 lines.

By TOVAH LAZAROFF, LAHAV HARKOV

 

 

 

Plans for 10,000 homes over the pre-1967 lines were ready to be marketed in Jerusalem and West Bank settlements, the Minister for Construction and Housing Uri Ariel (Bayit Yehudi) said on Wednesday as he called on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to solve his housing crisis by approving the projects.

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East Jerusalem – Photo courtesy: Wikimedia Commons

 

“We have the ability to market 10,000 housing units in [east] Jerusalem and the settlement blocks in Judea and Samaria,” Ariel told the Knesset Finance Committee during a meeting on the housing budget for 2013-2014.

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