Netanyahu promises religious freedom in Christmas message In a videotaped message, Netanyahu noted that Christians throughout the Middle East are subject to persecution, except in Israel.
Netanyahu hires Republican strategist John McLaughlin The move comes as Netanyahu is in a close race with center-left rivals, and faces criticism from former ally Avigdor Liberman.
Netanyahu cites ‘Islamic terrorism scourge’ in condolences to Australia The Israeli prime minister in his condolences to Prime Minister Tony Abbott after a deadly siege said his country and Australia “face the same scourge of ruthless Islamic terrorism.”