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New York, (March 18, 2010)

The announcement by the Israeli Interior Ministry of a plan to build additional housing units in Jerusalem some two years from now did not violate the commitment of the Netanyahu government to the Obama Administration not to initiate any new construction in Judea and Samaria for ten months. Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, was conspicuously not included in the moratorium. Even though Prime Minister Netanyahu was surprised by the anno

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Rosh Hashana Greetings from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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PM Netanyahu's Recent Address to the UN

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Video Greeting by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Christians United for Israel

July 21, 2009 I'm greeting you from Jerusalem which is the undivided and eternal capital of the State of Israel and the Jewish people. I know that I'm speaking to a lot of friends, and I wish I could be there with you in person, but unfortunately, my schedule doesn't permit it. Still, I'm delighted that Israel's Minister of Tourism, my distinguished colleague, Stas Misejnikov is representing our Government. Today we're working together to strengthen Israel's relationship with Christian… Continue

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Speech at the Begin-Sadat Center at Bar-Ilan University

Honored guests, citizens of Israel. Peace has always been our people’s most ardent desire. Our prophets gave the world the vision of peace, we greet one another with wishes of peace, and our prayers conclude with the word peace. We are gathered this evening in an institution named for two pioneers of peace, Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, and we share in their vision. Two and half months ago, I took the oath of office as the Prime Minister of Israel. I pledged to establish a national unity go… Continue

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Address by PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day

April 20, 2009 Honorable President, Shimon Peres, Speaker of the Knesset, Reuven Rivlin and His Wife, President of the Supreme Court, Dorit Beinish, Ministers, Members of Knesset, Honorable Chief Rabbis and Congregation Leaders, Chairman of the Council of Yad Vashem, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau, Chairman of the Board of Yad Vashem, Avner Shalev, Governor of Virginia, Tim Kaine and His Wife, Esteemed Holocaust Survivors from Israel and Abroad, Righteous Gentiles, Distinguished Guests, Before t… Continue

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Israel demands Palestinians recognize "Jewish state"

Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a visiting U.S. envoy on Thursday that his government would condition talks over Palestinian statehood on the Palestinians first recognizing Israel as a Jewish state. For the article, please click here. "Israel expects the Palestinians to first recognize Israel as a Jewish state before talking about two states for two peoples," a senior official in Netanyahu's office quoted the n… Continue

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PM to Hold Consultation on a Comprehensive Plan for a Tourism Revolution

Prime Minister Netanyahu: "Possible to Bring an Additional 1 Million Tourists to Israel" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that, "It is possible to bring an additional 1 million tourists per annum to Israel in the near future." The Prime Minister intends to hold a discussion on the issue next week with Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz, Regional Development Minister Silvan Shalom, Tourism Minister Stas Misezhnikov and Culture and Sport Minister Limor Livnat. Prime Minister Netanyahu b… Continue

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Speech at the Knesset Swearing-In Ceremony

Translation March 31, 2009 As the poet in Psalms wrote: "Lord, my heart was not proud, and my eyes were not haughty, nor did I pursue matters too great and too wondrous for me." Members of Knesset, It is not with the elation of the victorious that I stand before you today, but rather with a feeling of heavy responsibility. However, these are not ordinary days. I ask for your trust at a time of global crises, the likes of which have not been seen in years. I speak out of a feelin… Continue

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Netanyahu names Steinitz Finance Minister

Following nightly meeting at Knesset PM-designate informs Steinitz he will be appointing him finance minister in his new government; Officials in Netanyahu's office stress Bibi will be in charge of strategic economic policy Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu met with MK Yuval Steinitz at the Knesset Monday night and appointed him finance minister in his new government. However, officials at Netanyahu's office stressed that Steinitz would be working under the PM-designate's dire… Continue

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Netanyahu names Likud ministers

Just one day before his new government is sworn in, prime minister-designate informs his party's Knesset members of their designated portfolios. MK Kahlon appointed communications minister, Erdan to become environment minister, Steinitz slated to be named finance minister. MK Reuven Rivlin named Knesset speaker. Speculations over: Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday informed his party's Knesset members of their designated positions in his new government.The first to mee… Continue

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Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech marking 30 years of peace

Translated by: Eitan Behar From this stage, I would like to send my warm greetings to the President of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, and to the Egyptian people. The peace between Israel and Egypt changed history and proved that the swords can indeed be beaten into plowshares. The peace agreement with the most important country in the Arab world changed the face of the Middle East and created the basic partnership between those who seek peace in the region. "Mr. President, we are seeking a ful… Continue

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Binyamin Netanyahu's 100-day team introduced a platform

Binyamin Netanyahu's 100-day team introduced a platform Thursday for the new government to follow during its first few months. The team, headed by Likud MK Yuval Steinitz, convened in the Knesset and presented plans it had formulated to handle the economic crisis.It also detailed plans to quickly stabilize the governing system, and to institute reforms for the Israel Lands Administration. The team presented to Prime Minister-designate Binyamin Netanyahu a comprehensive report on the issu… Continue

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Statement by Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, February 20, 2009 after being assigned By President Shimon Peres to form the next government.

Mr President, I deeply appreciate your lifelong commitment to the State of Israel and your tireless work on its behalf, which have continued these past few days. I accept the task you have assigned me with humility and with a profound appreciation for the enormous responsibility that you have placed upon me -- the responsibility to achieve security for our country, peace with our neighbors and unity among our people. Mr. President, As President of Israel, as a great Israeli patriot, you have… Continue

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Netanyahu plans to make Livni another offer for unity coalition

Likud chair Benjamin Netanyahu still hopes to form a unity government with Kadima, and is planning to offer its leader Tzipi Livni to help him draft the criteria that other parties must accept in joining the coalition. In doing so, Netanyahu is signalling to Livni that he is willing to be flexible regarding his own policies, as well as obligations he has made to potential right-wing coalition allies. Netanyahu and Livni are scheduled to meet for the second time Friday, but sources close to the… Continue

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Olmert: Netanyahu a patriot

'Israel needs a strong, stable government that will reflect the public's will,' outgoing PM says "Bibi (Netanyahu) understands the weightiness of pursuing the peace process," outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said Monday night of his designated replacement. Speaking to representatives of the Jewish Agency at his Jerusalem office, Olmert said "My position that Israel needs a broad government is well-known, and the next government should be established expeditiously. "Bibi is a patriot. In th… Continue

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Benjamin Netanyahu: The people have spoken!

To the excited applause of Likud activists at the Exhibition Grounds in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu mounted the podium to address the crowd. "Thank you to everyone and to the candidates for the next Knesset. The Jewish people came to life in the Land of Israel and established a democracy worthy of emulation. Almost four million voters went to the polls today, despite the stormy weather and rain, young and old, left and right, from all walks of life." "They came despite the dire predictions and proved… Continue

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Netanyahu: Gaza op stopped too soon

Last month's IDF operation in Gaza did not go far enough, Likud leader Binyamin Netanyahu said Wednesday. (Source: Jerusalem Post) Speaking during the Herzliya Conference, Netanyahu said the government stopped the operation before the military could halt Hamas arms smuggling through tunnels under the border with Egypt. He also called for removing Hamas from power. "I want to praise the chief of staff and express my appreciation for the defense minister for his preparation work, and the… Continue

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Ari Shavit: A disturbing portrait of Livni

Over the past week I took statements from about a dozen people who know Tzipi Livni quite well. None of them is close to either Benjamin Netanyahu or Ehud Barak. Most support Kadima or parties on the left. Nevertheless, all are concerned. The portrait they paint of Livni is a disturbing one. Analysis: Ari Shavit, Haaretz ...All these issues, however, are dwarfed by the question of all questions that Livni evokes: Who is she and what is her inner core? A few of the people I spoke… Continue

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Netanyahu Visits City of David: "A Likud government will keep Jerusalem united under Israeli sovereignty."

Surrounded by dozens of photographers -- a level of attention rival candidates have not enjoyed -- Netanyahu made his way through the crowd with a smile and a clear message: "A Likud government will keep Jerusalem united under Israeli sovereignty." (Source: Reuters) A convoy of cars decorated with banners and blasting the music of Israel's right-wing Likud party drove through the streets of Arab East Jerusalem letting everyone know: Bibi is coming. Minutes later, Benjamin Netanyahu, the… Continue

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