Analysis Israel Election Results: If Netanyahu’s Right, Get Ready for a Third General Election
'Only two governments are possible,' he said, 'one led by me, or of the left and the Arab parties.' But will Likud let Bibi lead it if he's indicted?
Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin (Binyamin) Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel. Netanyahu was born in Tel Aviv on October 21, 1949, to Tsilah and Benzion, a renowned historian. His older brother, Yonatan (Yoni), was killed in action while commanding the special forces rescue operation of Israeli hostages in Entebbe, Uganda.
Benjamin Netanyahu is married to Sara, with whom he has two sons. He has been married twice before and has a daughter from his first marriage. In 2009, he became a grandfather for the first time.
On February 14, 2018, Israel Police announced that there was sufficient evidence indicating Netanyahu took bribes in two separate cases and acted "against public interests."
Analysis Israel Election Results: Israelis Want Nicer Rightists in Power
In casting ballots for Kahol Lavan voters were rejecting Netanyahu's boisterous campaign, more than they were voicing disagreement with Likud's ideology
Analysis Deliberate Escalation in One of the Security Arenas Could Impact on Coalition Talks
Netanyahu could try exploit a security crisis to force the establishment of an emergency government under his watch
Analysis Israel's Arabs Should Thank Netanyahu for Striking Their Most Painful Nerve
The prime minister's fear campaign against the Arabs shook them of their indifference, and now the Joint List needs to try to depose Netanyahu without putting all their eggs in Benny Gantz's basket
Israel Election Results: Market Celebrates Anticipating Unity Government
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange posts gains in election aftermath as economists express in expeoctation that a Likud and Kahol Lavan tie-up can bring more effective economic leadership than a narrow coalition
Opinion Israel Election Results: The Quiet Base That Saved Israel From Netanyahu
The childish, narcissistic cries of 'I have no one to vote for' were replaced by a moving mobilization against Bibi
Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Cancels Participation at UN General Assembly
The decision came in the wake of election results, his office said
Analysis Israel Election Results: How Avigdor Lieberman Has Made Himself King Bibi's Regicide
Israelis have an appetite for a hawkish leader willing to do battle for the rights of secular people in the face of perceived religious coercion
Israel Election Results: Trump Says Hasn't Called Netanyahu Yet, 'Our Relationship Is With Israel'
In first reaction since preliminary votes were announced, U.S. president says he's following election results closely
Israel Election Results: Gantz Failed Because of Our Work, Says Netanyahu Campaign Wizard
Still, Srulik Einhorn says he believes the prime minister will be able to form another governing coalition
Israel Election Results: Full List of Parties, Lawmakers That Made It Into Knesset
Benny Gantz's Kahol Lavan ahead of Netanyahu's Likud by one seat, election results show ■ Arab-majority Joint List third largest party, with Arab participation up ■ Kahanist party out
Live Updates Israel Election Results: Netanyahu's Party Leaves Door Open for Gantz; Labor Leader Calls to Include Arabs in Coalition Talks
Trump says he's yet to call Netanyahu, emphasizes U.S. relationship is with Israel ■ With 91% of votes counted, Netanyahu-led bloc fails to secure majority ■ Netanyahu cancels participation in UN General Assembly due to 'political circumstances' ■ Arab party comes in third
Opinion Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Suffered Defeat Despite the Center-left’s Abysmal Campaign Flop
Benny Gantz and his cohorts may have miffed a historic opportunity for fundamental change
Analysis Israel Election Results: With Indictment Around the Corner, Netanyahu Is at the Mercy of the Attorney General
Attorney General Mendelblit has described the prime minister as tainted by government corruption, leaving Netanyahu the option of a trial or plea agreement
WATCH A Look Back at Netanyahu's History of Schticks at the UN General Assembly
Israel's prime minister loves making headlines when he addresses the General Assembly by resorting to gimmicks, which we've compiled for you here
Israel Election 2019: A Look Back at Netanyahu's Scare Tactics
From saber rattling with Gaza and Iran to warning the election is rigged against him, here are some of Netanyahu's most controversial headlines from the campaign
Final Results: Israel Election 2019
The final election results and all of the polls leading up to Election Day in one place ■ Who can form a government? Try out our interactive coalition-building tool and do the math: Click the parties and try to get to 61 seats
Opinion Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Will Pull Out All the Stops - Including Military Action - to Hold on to Power
Israelis voted to save their democracy. But the country may soon face a severe constitutional crisis if Netanyahu, facing political failure and criminal prosecution, adopts Nixon-style desperate measures
Who Is Avigdor Lieberman, the Right-wing Leader Standing Between Netanyahu and a 5th Term?
12 shocking headlines from one of the most bombastic careers in Israeli politics
Israel Election Results: Here’s What Might Happen Next
Could Benny Gantz form a coalition with the center-left and the Haredim? Might Avigdor Lieberman jump back into bed with Bibi? Eight potential outcomes for the next government
Who Is Benny Gantz, the Former General Who May Have Just Overtaken Netanyahu
Gantz's Kahol Lavan party tied with Netanyahu's Likud, according to early election results, blocking the PM's path to securing Knesset majority
Israel Election Results: Rivlin Not Expected to Meet With Netanyahu, Gantz Before Talks With Party Leaders
Likud and Kahol Lavan sources estimate that a meeting between the two leaders is possible but would not be Rivlin's first move
Opinion Israel Election Results: Trump Just Lost His Wall — the One He Called Bibi Netanyahu
What Bibi knows is exactly what Trump, in his heart of hearts, must truly fear. The look of a different wall from the inside. The prison wall
Analysis Israel Election 2019: After Suffering Setback, This Is How Netanyahu May Try to Hold on to Power
Election results show: The voters have joined Trump, Putin, the army chief and others in recognizing Netanyahu's weakness and acted accordingly
Analysis Israel Election Results: Netanyahu Brought a Disaster on Likud
After waging the battle of his life, Netanyahu waged a campaign of incitement and lies, driving away thousands of sane and moderate voters
Analysis Israel Election 2019: Will Lieberman Go All the Way With His Promise to Take Down Netanyahu?
If Yisrael Beiteinu chairman has indeed decided to deliver a coup de grace, it'd set into motion an amazing domino effect, which could prove a paranoid Netanyahu right
Analysis Israel Election 2019: In Defeat, Netanyahu Looks to Iran and Trump for Salvation
Netanyahu has rarely made such a consensual speech, seeking his ministers’ approval. But he was not conceding on Wednesday morning
Analysis Israel Isn’t One of the World’s Richest Countries, and Netanyahu’s at Fault
In 2005 Netanyahu promised Israel would be in the world’s top 15 for standard of living within 15 years, but his selling out to the ultra-Orthodox ensures it won’t happen