Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out as end of his era draws near

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not leaving the political stage quietly in what appear to be the final days of his historic 12-year rule. JERUSALEM — In what appear to be the final days of his historic 12-year rule, … Read More

After defeat in key vote, Likud whip concedes Netanyahu won’t form government

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In inaugural session of Arrangements Committee, Miki Zohar says Likud leader will lead right-wing parties into opposition. Screen capture from video of Likud MK Miki Zohar chairing a meeting of the Knesset Arrangements Committee, April 19, 2021. (Knesset Channel) Hours … Read More

Netanyahu’s nightmare scenario

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A small possibility exists of a right-wing government being formed without the Likud. Binyamin and Sara Netanyahu – Reuters Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is troubled by one scenario that may come true: a right-wing government with the participation of the … Read More

Israel’s Netanyahu and Gantz sign unity government deal

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Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a coalition to tackle the coronavirus crisis – EPA Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rival, Benny Gantz, have signed an agreement to form an emergency unity government. The deal will … Read More

AP Explains: Israel’s upcoming vote, its 3rd in under a year

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Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz, delivers a statement to the media in Ramat Gan, Israel, Sunday, March 1, 2020. Israel heads into its third election in less than a year on Monday, March 2nd. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) People … Read More

Report: Netanyahu puts Jordan Valley annexation on hold

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had announced in September that he planned to establish sovereignty in the Jordan Valley if his Likud Party would win the elections. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads the weekly Cabinet meeting, at the Prime Minister’s … Read More

Benjamin Netanyahu Indicted on Bribery, Fraud, Breach of Trust Charges

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted Thursday on corruption charges in three separate cases, according to Israel’s Justice Ministry. The news comes as Netanyahu, leader of Israel’s conservative Likud Party, and Benny Gantz, leader of the more liberal Blue and … Read More

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