Benjamin Netanyahu
ON THE RECORD · 68 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“President Trump, my friend Donald — thank you for your extraordinary endorsement,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-20
Netanyahu quickly welcomed Trump's endorsement following the president's Truth Social post.
“Israel has never had a greater friend in the White House. Together we will never let Iran's regime get nuclear weapons. Thank you for your clarity, courage and unwavering support.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-20
Netanyahu thanked Trump for his endorsement and pledged continued cooperation on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
“Our rapport not only comes from knowing each other for so many years, it's also from understanding that we face a common danger and that we have to protect our common future. And that's really it,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu attributed his rapport with Trump to years of mutual understanding and shared security concerns.
“expand the circle of friendship and partnership with Israel”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu wrote on X after holding a summit with leaders of Bolivia, Panama and Paraguay at the UN General Assembly, urging them to join the Isaac Accords.
“Aside from the fact it's fun being with him, I mean, I don't know. Most people don't know that he has a wicked sense of humor. I mean, he can be very funny and very warm. And so, I treasure this relationship,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu highlighted Trump's personal warmth and humor, saying he treasures the relationship.
“I always recognize he's the president of the United States, he does what he thinks is good for the United States. And that's exactly what he does. I do the same for Israel,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu explained that he and Trump each act in their own nation's interest and that those interests frequently align.
“And by the way, I fight every campaign as though I'm [going to] lose, and that's the only reason I win. But I have to fight it in the coming week, and I will.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu said he fights every campaign as though he will lose, which is the only reason he wins.
“great champion of the friendship between our peoples”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu delivered a video message at Flavio Bolsonaro's Brazilian presidential campaign launch calling Bolsonaro a friend.
“And I'm glad that it often, very often, this meshes.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu expressed satisfaction that the interests of the U.S. and Israel frequently align.
“First, I have to get elected,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
When asked about his political future ahead of Israel's election, Netanyahu said he is focused on winning re-election.
“But God willing, if I'm elected, then this partnership will continue to bring security and bring peace,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu said that if re-elected, his partnership with Trump will continue to bring security and peace.
“in the best of families.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Netanyahu described on CNBC a heated phone call with Trump as tactical disagreements that happen in the best of families.
“I picked up the phone to Sharaa,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Netanyahu told Druze supporters he spoke with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after Israel bombed government sites in Damascus.
“How many lives could we have saved if only you had called in time?”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Netanyahu responded to Bar's accusations in a Likud party statement issued on Wednesday.
“Ronen, are you serious?”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Netanyahu responded to Bar's accusations in a Likud party statement issued on Wednesday.
“You had my number on the red line and could have called me immediately, as all security chiefs do,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Netanyahu responded to Bar's accusations in a Likud party statement issued on Wednesday.
“What he says is, 6:29. They didn't wake me up until 6:29 in the morning on the day of October 7th,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Kaufman recounted that Netanyahu consistently points to the failure of senior military officials to alert him before the Hamas assault began.
“jump out of his skin”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Netanyahu warned that then-U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan would react strongly if he learned of the plans to assassinate Nasrallah.
“140%, they won't approve of the mission,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Netanyahu told senior Israeli defense officials that Washington would strongly disapprove of the mission to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
“Thank you for your leadership,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Netanyahu posted a statement on social media thanking the Trump administration for its latest action against the ICC.
“Shame on you for distorting the facts, shame on you for inverting victim and aggressor, shame on you for spitting in the face of truth,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Netanyahu said shame on Mamdani for distorting the facts, inverting victim and aggressor, and spitting in the face of truth.
“many Jews no longer feel safe in New York.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
When Netanyahu visited New York last month to address the UN General Assembly, he said many Jews no longer feel safe in the city.
“So to all those spreading these lies about my country and about our brave soldiers, whether they sit in this hall or in the office of the antisemitic mayor of New York, I say this: Shame on you,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-02
Netanyahu criticized those spreading lies about Israel during his UN General Assembly address.
“Shame on you for distorting the facts. Shame on you for inverting victim and aggressor. Shame on you for spitting in the face of truth, Mr. Mamdani.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-02
Netanyahu directly addressed Mamdani during his UN speech, accusing him of distorting facts.
“We'll be following and possibly also participating in this investigation,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu said he expected the attacker to be taken to the UAE, where the flight originated.
“They saved many lives and prevented a major disaster.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu said the heroes who intervened saved many lives and prevented a major disaster.
“Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker â preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu wrote on X praising the stabbed pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, as a hero.
“maintaining close contact with the relevant authorities to ensure the continued safety of the passengers”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu said in his address that Israeli security forces were maintaining close contact with relevant authorities.
“apparently tried to crash”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed the other and apparently tried to crash the aircraft.
“It's too early to say.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu was asked by Fox News whether there was any indication of Iran's involvement in the foiled attack.
“I salute these heroes who demonstrated extraordinary resourcefulness and courage,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu saluted the passengers and crew who overpowered the attacker and prevented a disaster.
“apparently tried to crash the plane”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu said the arrested pilot stabbed the other pilot and apparently tried to crash the plane.
“I think he’ll be taken to the Emirates, where he comes from, or at least where he left, where he flew off from, and we’ll be following and possibly also participating in this investigation,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu told Fox News the suspect would likely be taken to the Emirates and that Israel may participate in the investigation.
“a very serious security incident”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
In an address on Wednesday evening Netanyahu described the situation as a very serious security incident.
“pilot who had carried out the stabbing”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-01
Netanyahu said a passenger and crew member entered the cockpit and overpowered the pilot who had carried out the stabbing.
“Only a strong Likud will stop them,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-27
Netanyahu posted on X in response to opposition leaders coordinating to replace his government ahead of the October 27 Knesset elections.
“Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many jews no longer feel safe in New York.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu addressed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during his UN General Assembly speech, calling him antisemitic.
“phony human rights protesters”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu called the demonstrators 'phony human rights protesters' in his United Nations address.
“brainwash young minds to hate Israel”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
In his address to the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Netanyahu singled out Al Jazeera, calling it one of the world's toxic media outlets.
“Because if we hadn’t done it, we’d all be dead!”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu asserted during his UN General Assembly speech that attacking Iran's nuclear facilities was necessary for survival.
“their place does not belong with us.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu called out the NAZA filmmakers specifically, saying their place does not belong with us.
“battle against the barbarians.”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu heaped praise on President Trump, declaring Israel had no greater partner in its conflict.
“Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who haven’t yet left this hall, please do so now,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu responded to dozens of delegates who walked out of his UN speech in protest by inviting remaining critics to leave.
“revoke citizenship from anyone who defames IDF supporters abroad”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu announced in a video message on social media that his government would revoke citizenship from anyone who defames IDF supporters abroad.
“Devastating Iran’s nuclear facilities was hard. It was very hard to do. But for me, it was one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever had to make as prime minister,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly, defending Israel's military actions including the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities.
“Shame on you for distorting the facts. Shame on you for inverting victim and aggressor. Shame on you for spitting in the face of truth,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-24 · reported 2026-09-25
Netanyahu criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for claiming Israel's response to Hamas' Oct. 7 attack amounts to genocide.
“the economic pressure brought to bear against the world’s greatest source of instability”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-11
Netanyahu hailed the US naval blockade on Iran and congratulated Trump on the economic pressure against Iran.
“The people of Israel stand with the people of the United States and with President Trump in confronting the forces of terror. In the year ahead, we will continue to make the world safer for all,”
Benjamin Netanyahu · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-11
Netanyahu wrote on X that Israel stands with the US and President Trump in confronting terror.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.