Benjamin Netanyahu
ON THE RECORD · 20 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“arrest the rioters and bring them to justice”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Benjamin Netanyahu called for law enforcement to take action following settler attacks.
“criminal acts of violence”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement condemning settler violence in Qusra and Jalud.
“Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill, to murder one of my sons”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Israel's Channel 14 about an alleged Iranian plot against his son.
“I strongly condemn the criminal acts of violence committed in the villages of Qusra and Jalud by a handful of rioters who are violating the law … and harming Israel’s standing in the world.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-29
Benjamin Netanyahu issues a public rebuke of settler violence in Qusra and Jalud.
“This place belongs to us.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Benjamin Netanyahu asserted Israeli ownership of the land while signing an agreement to expand the E1 settlement.
“We are going to fulfill our promise that there will be no Palestinian state,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Benjamin Netanyahu stated his intention to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state during a ceremony at a West Bank settlement.
“Our message was very clear. Don’t. I guess they didn’t quite understand the message,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-20
Netanyahu said Israel had warned Syria not to allow a Turkish presence at the base before the strike.
“invasion of radical Islam”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Netanyahu told European far-right leaders that they are now allies in fighting what he called an 'invasion of radical Islam'.
“the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons will be the Islamic republic of Britain”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Netanyahu recently warned about the prospect of an Islamic republic emerging in Britain.
“status quo in security matters”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Netanyahu said late Tuesday that a Turkish deployment would violate an accepted security arrangement between Israel and Syria.
“We will not tolerate a Turkish military buildup that is going down south and threatens us. We clarified that in general,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Netanyahu defended Israel's strike on a Syrian air base, citing concerns about Turkish military buildup, in a video released by his Likud party.
“Then we saw that there is a Turkish intention to deploy in an air base south of its line, close to Aleppo, and we conveyed a message.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Netanyahu explained Israel's rationale for striking the Syrian air base near Aleppo.
“honor its outstanding commitments,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
According to a Board of Peace official, Netanyahu affirmed Israel's commitments in exchange for Hamas disarmament.
“learn that Hezbollah deliberately put civilians in that military compound”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Netanyahu's office said in a statement on X that Israel struck a Hezbollah headquarters and only later learned civilians were in the compound.
“will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-09 · reported 2026-08-09
Netanyahu dismissed a Gaza deal announced by Trump, saying Israel's military will not withdraw until Hamas disarms.
“Israel rejects the 15-point document”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-08-09 · reported 2026-08-09
Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting that Israel rejects the 15-point document but is still discussing Gaza plans with Washington.
“an historic leap forward for peace in the Middle East.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-26
Netanyahu said in a statement that Saudi Arabia joining the Accords would be an historic leap forward for peace.
“We will act strongly against terrorists and their proxies, and we will not allow terrorism in Judea and Samaria to raise its head,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-24
Netanyahu pledged to act strongly against terrorists following the attack near Gilad Farm.
“Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-07-12 · reported 2026-07-13
Netanyahu commented on Graham's death on Sunday.
“one of its greatest friends”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-07-12 · reported 2026-07-13
Netanyahu said Israel lost one of its greatest friends following Graham's death.