On the way out: Why is Israel’s government about to fall?
2 years, 6 months ago

On the way out: Why is Israel’s government about to fall?

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s governing coalition has announced that it can no longer govern – does that mean a return for Netanyahu? Israel’s governing coalition announced on Monday that it will dissolve parliament, or the Knesset, next week, which means that the government will disband, and the country will hold elections for the fifth time in three years. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, along with his coalition partner, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, formed the coalition in June 2021 after two years of political deadlock, ending former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12 years in power. In April, the coalition lost its majority in Israel’s 120-seat parliament when a member of Bennett’s right-wing Yamina party, Idit Silman, announced her departure. Some political observers believe there remains a chance that an alternative government can be formed without going to another election, as Israel’s right-wing parties on both sides of the government-opposition divide will be under pressure to join together, considering the right-wing majority in parliament.

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What could be Israel's strategy?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

What could be Israel's strategy?

NPR  

What could be Israel's strategy? From Israel's point of view, why might Prime Minister Netanyahu be more amenable to a deal now? SIMON: I have all this time recalled our conversation with you on October 7, the day of the Hamas attacks, and you described that day as Israel's 9/11. SIMON: In the minute we have left, Mr. Sachs, there's …

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared
2 months, 1 week ago

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared

Live Mint  

He fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, his fiercest opponent within his own government, and Donald Trump won the U.S. election. Netanyahu, who calls for “total victory" in the war, has said that Israel can’t stop fighting in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed. Netanyahu called Trump’s potential win “historic" and said it “offers a new beginning for America and a …

Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel’s prime minister appoints a former rival to strengthen his hold on office

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed Sunday a former rival, Gideon Saar, as a member of his Cabinet, expanding his coalition and strengthening his hold on office. He was once a rising star in Netanyahu’s Likud party, but angrily left it four years ago after accusing the prime minister of turning it into a “cult of personality” as he battled …

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu’s latest move risks making tensions within Israel explode.
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu’s latest move risks making tensions within Israel explode.

Slate  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war Cabinet on Monday in order to stave off a political crisis. Netanyahu made his move after two of the Cabinet’s five members resigned amid heightened tensions over the country’s war policy, an action some commentators viewed as symbolic—but this understates its implications and possible consequences. It’s important to recall that Netanyahu agreed …

Why are protesters calling for fresh elections in Israel? Are Netanyahu's days numbered?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Why are protesters calling for fresh elections in Israel? Are Netanyahu's days numbered?

Firstpost  

Anti-government demonstrators marched through the streets of Jerusalem, engaging in confrontations with police in the vicinity of Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence while demanding new elections. Members of Israeli security forces stand guard next to protesters during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, near the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, 17 June, 2024. Protesters attend a demonstration against …

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israeli War Cabinet as key partner quits govt amid Gaza war
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves Israeli War Cabinet as key partner quits govt amid Gaza war

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved the influential War Cabinet tasked with steering the war in Gaza, Israeli officials said Monday, a move that comes days after a key member of the body bolted the government over frustrations surrounding the Israeli leader's handling of the war. Gantz's absence from the government makes Netanyahu more dependent on …

Netanyahu’s top rival left Israel’s war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?
7 months ago

Netanyahu’s top rival left Israel’s war Cabinet. How does that affect the prime minister and Gaza?

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The resignation of a senior member of Israel’s war Cabinet was a dramatic show of distrust in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his strategy for the eight-month-old war with Hamas. Gantz, a centrist who is seen as Netanyahu’s main political opponent, resigned after months of mounting tensions within the war Cabinet over Israel’s strategy in Gaza. He said …

Netanyahu shows no signs of losing grip on power, despite mounting pressures
9 months, 1 week ago

Netanyahu shows no signs of losing grip on power, despite mounting pressures

CNN  

Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s week began with the chants of thousands of protesters demanding a hostage deal and early elections outside the Knesset and his official residence. Even as the walls appear to be closing in and a majority of Israelis continue to disapprove of Netanyahu’s performance, the mounting international and domestic political pressure has yet …

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?
9 months, 1 week ago

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?

LA Times  

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem on April 2, 2024, to demand early elections and a cease-fire deal to free the remaining hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas militants. Demonstrators’ demands include immediate elections aimed at dumping Netanyahu and his radical right-wing coalition government, something the prime minister insists would be dangerous during a war. “It would paralyze …

Israel should negotiate in good faith: China Daily editorial
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel should negotiate in good faith: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

People walk in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, as seen from Israel, on March 17. The fierce international criticism of the civilian losses caused by its military campaign in Gaza, the looming uncertainties with the approach of US presidential election, as well as the domestic anger over the Benjamin Netanyahu government's inability …

Top US official tells Netanyahu to hold elections before he turns Israel into ‘pariah’ state
10 months ago

Top US official tells Netanyahu to hold elections before he turns Israel into ‘pariah’ state

The Telegraph  

A top US official has urged Benjamin Netanyahu to hold elections before he turns Israel into a “pariah” state. Mr Schumer suggested on the floor of the Senate that the US should place conditions on military aid to Israel if Mr Netanyahu remains in power and continues to pursue “extremist policies”. The intervention from the Democrat, America’s highest-ranking Jewish elected …

Is Gantz really a danger to Netanyahu’s power in Israel?
10 months, 1 week ago

Is Gantz really a danger to Netanyahu’s power in Israel?

Al Jazeera  

The war cabinet member’s trip to the US has many wondering. Beirut, Lebanon – Benny Gantz – the main opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a member of Israel’s war cabinet and the man touted by his supporters as the next prime minister – is in Washington, DC, invited there by the United States government. While Gantz may be …

Rifts within Israel resurface as war in Gaza drags on. Some want elections now
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rifts within Israel resurface as war in Gaza drags on. Some want elections now

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Ever since Israel was attacked on Oct. 7, a main Israeli highway has been flanked by billboards preaching national unity and a ubiquitous wartime slogan: “Together we will win.” But lately those billboards have been replaced with a starkly different message: a call for immediate elections. Netanyahu, who has so far sidestepped accountability for Israel’s military …

After 3 Months of Devastation in The Israel-Hamas War, is Anyone ‘Winning’?
1 year ago

After 3 Months of Devastation in The Israel-Hamas War, is Anyone ‘Winning’?

The Quint  

…And Facing a ‘Day After’ Conundrum The Israeli government is also divided on how Gaza should be run when the fighting stops. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he won’t accept Gaza remaining “Hamastan” or becoming “Fatahstan”. US President Joe Biden prefers a Gaza government led by a reformed Palestinian Authority, but Netanyahu has rejected this and has not articulated …

Israeli PM Netanyahu's coalition would be trounced by Benny Gantz if elections held today: Polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu's coalition would be trounced by Benny Gantz if elections held today: Polls

Firstpost  

This week, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, saying the Israeli leader has “lost the public’s trust.” This is the first time Lapid has urged Netanyahu to quit since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7. The coalition led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which secured 64 seats in the November 2022 …

Israel’s opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign over Hamas attack
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel’s opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign over Hamas attack

Al Jazeera  

Yair Lapid says the country has lost confidence in Netanyahu’s leadership after the security failure on October 7. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down “immediately”, amid Israel’s indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza in response to Hamas’s October 7 attack. “Netanyahu should leave immediately … We need change, Netanyahu cannot remain prime minister,” …

Israel passes judiciary overhaul: A look back at seven-month battle
1 year, 5 months ago

Israel passes judiciary overhaul: A look back at seven-month battle

Firstpost  

The Israeli government has repealed the ‘reasonableness’ clause, which empowers the Supreme Court to override government decisions, with a final vote of 64-0 on Monday. After seven months of turmoil, the government was able to repeal the “reasonableness” clause, which empowers Israel’s unelected Supreme Court to override government decisions, with a final vote of 64-0 on Monday. Govt unveils reforms …

Opinion: There has never been a worse crisis in Israel’s democracy, or a greater need for reform
1 year, 5 months ago

Opinion: There has never been a worse crisis in Israel’s democracy, or a greater need for reform

LA Times  

Many Israelis, particularly among the Jewish majority, feel a sense of apocalyptic doom today. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition has already caused grievous damage to Israel’s democratic institutions. In response, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have taken to the streets to protest for an unprecedented 29 consecutive weeks under the slogan “Dem-o-krat-yah!” At the same time, foreign investors, high-tech …

Israeli parliament approves key part of judicial overhaul that has exposed deep fissures in society
1 year, 5 months ago

Israeli parliament approves key part of judicial overhaul that has exposed deep fissures in society

LA Times  

Israeli lawmakers on Monday approved a key portion of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s divisive plan to reshape the country’s justice system despite massive protests that have exposed unprecedented fissures in Israeli society and accused the government of pushing the country toward authoritarian rule. The grassroots protest movement condemned the vote, saying Netanyahu’s “government of extremists is showing their determination to …

Israeli parliament vote deals setback to Netanyahu and judicial overhaul plan
1 year, 7 months ago

Israeli parliament vote deals setback to Netanyahu and judicial overhaul plan

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s parliament on Wednesday appointed an opposition lawmaker to the powerful committee that picks the country’s judges, defying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a vote that exposed divisions within the ruling coalition and raised questions about his control over his political allies. The vote appeared to temporarily avert a crisis that had threatened to unleash renewed political turmoil …

Political quagmire in Israel as Netanyahu abandons past pragmatism
1 year, 8 months ago

Political quagmire in Israel as Netanyahu abandons past pragmatism

The Hindu  

The Israeli Prime Minister succumbed to pressure from his extreme right-wing partners over the proposed judicial reforms. Former Defence Minister and Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon said that Netanyahu’s “obsessive plot to overturn Israel’s democracy” constituted a threat to the country’s security. As predicted, on April 5 Israeli security forces attacked the Al-Aqsa Mosque and arrested 300 Palestinians; Netanyahu blamed …

Israel-Palestine conflict | Netanyahu walks a tightrope after post-talks violence
1 year, 10 months ago

Israel-Palestine conflict | Netanyahu walks a tightrope after post-talks violence

The Hindu  

The U.S.-brokered summit has barely ended with pledges to calm violence and slow Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank when Palestinian homes were set ablaze by Jewish settlers in retaliation to a deadly Palestinian gun ambush. "If anything like what happened last night resumes and gives Washington reason to suspect that Netanyahu is impotent in handling it, they will …

Column: Why Israel is losing me
1 year, 10 months ago

Column: Why Israel is losing me

LA Times  

For many years I believed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was fixable, that a final resolution could — and ultimately would — be found in the creation of two independent, sovereign states. The new government in Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu, already the country’s longest-serving prime minister, is provocative, belligerent and beyond the pale. As for the treatment of Palestinians in the occupied …

Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation
2 years ago

Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation

Al Jazeera  

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has moved one step further towards establishing a government after parliament approved divisive legislation that will benefit his far-right and ultra-Orthodox coalition partners. Soon after the legislation was passed, Israel’s Supreme Court said it would hear an appeal against Deri’s appointment by a group of scientists, academics and former diplomats called “Democracy’s Bastion”. The second …

Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t
2 years ago

Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t

Al Jazeera  

Benjamin Netanyahu’s agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said he has secured a deal to form a new government with hardline religious and far-right political partners, which will see him return to power as the head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history. Minutes before midnight, …

Israel: ‘I have succeeded in forming next government’- Netanyahu informs President Isaac Herzog
2 years ago

Israel: ‘I have succeeded in forming next government’- Netanyahu informs President Isaac Herzog

India TV News  

With the announcement of forming a government, Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday ended the month-long political uncertainty in his country. Netanyahu announced that he has been able to form the next government that would "work for the good of all Israeli citizens", minutes before the midnight deadline. He has won the backing of 64 Members of the Knesset, …

What role will ‘Religious Zionism’ have in the next Israeli govt?
2 years ago

What role will ‘Religious Zionism’ have in the next Israeli govt?

Al Jazeera  

Religious Zionism is a growing force in Israel, and will have a strong presence in the next Israeli government. While Netanyahu’s Likud party forms the core of the new government, far-right allies part of the “Religious Zionism” ideological movement will occupy prominent positions, influencing policy towards Palestinians living in the occupied territories, after they performed well in elections for the …

Israel’s Netanyahu says he has formed new government
2 years ago

Israel’s Netanyahu says he has formed new government

LA Times  

Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli prime minister and head of the Likud Party, speaks to his supporters in Jerusalem in November. Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever. Before the government is sworn in, …

Israel’s Netanyahu moves closer to forming far-right cabinet
2 years, 1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu moves closer to forming far-right cabinet

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s designated prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, reached a coalition deal Thursday with an ultra-Orthodox party, bringing him a step closer to forming what is expected to be the most right-wing and religious government in the country’s history. Netanyahu already has reached coalition deals with three far-right factions whose agendas include expanding West Bank settlements, tougher punishment for Palestinian …

Israel’s Likud signs coalition deal with anti-LGBTQ radical
2 years, 1 month ago

Israel’s Likud signs coalition deal with anti-LGBTQ radical

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a coalition deal with a small ultranationalist faction leader known for homophobic rhetoric and disparaging remarks about non-Orthodox Jews, a sign of the prospective government’s hardline makeup. Netanyahu’s Likud party announced Sunday that the agreement names Noam faction leader Avi Maoz as a deputy minister whose portfolio includes an office …

Israel swears in new parliament, most right-wing in history
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel swears in new parliament, most right-wing in history

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — After nearly four years of political deadlock and five elections, Israel on Tuesday swore in the most right-wing parliament in its history. Itamar Ben Gvir, an ultranationalist lawmaker who appears set to receive a position in the next government, called Tuesday’s attack “a wake-up call” that proves “only an iron fist will stamp out terrorism.” Israeli President Isaac …

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains
2 years, 2 months ago

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s outgoing coalition has been the most diverse in the country’s history, bringing a slew of progressive policies on the environment, LGBTQ issues and funding for the country’s Arab minority. But now, even before it takes office, Israel’s expected new coalition government — overwhelmingly male, religious and right-wing — is promising to roll back many of the achievements …

Israel swears in new parliament, the most right-wing in history
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel swears in new parliament, the most right-wing in history

LA Times  

After nearly four years of political deadlock and five elections, Israel on Tuesday swore in the most right-wing parliament in its history. Itamar Ben Gvir, an ultranationalist lawmaker who appears set to receive a position in the next government, called Tuesday’s attack “a wake-up call” that proves “only an iron fist will stamp out terrorism.” Israeli President Isaac Herzog appealed …

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains
2 years, 2 months ago

Israeli liberals fear new government will undo gains

LA Times  

Palestinian women look out at the Mediterranean Sea in the mixed Arab-Jewish city of Jaffa, near Tel Aviv, on Sept. 23. Israel’s outgoing coalition has been the most diverse in the country’s history, bringing a slew of progressive policies on the environment, LGBTQ issues and funding for the country’s Arab minority. But now, even before it takes office, Israel’s expected …

Israel’s Netanyahu officially tapped to form government
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu officially tapped to form government

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s president officially tapped former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government on Sunday, opening the door for the likely return to power of the long-serving leader after a one-year hiatus. Elections earlier this month indicated a clear win for Netanyahu and his ultra-Orthodox and ultranationalist allies and ended the short-lived, ideologically-diverse government that had …

Israel's Netanyahu officially tapped to form government
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel's Netanyahu officially tapped to form government

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel's president officially tapped former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

Netanyahu formally tasked with forming Israel’s new government
2 years, 2 months ago

Netanyahu formally tasked with forming Israel’s new government

Al Jazeera  

The veteran politician comes back with what is expected to be the country’s most right-wing coalition. Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s former prime minister, was on Sunday officially tasked with forming a new government, paving the way for his comeback as the head of what is widely expected to be the most right-wing coalition in the country’s history. Netanyahu’s Likud party and …

Israeli President Isaac Herzog invites Benjamin Netanyahu to form new government
2 years, 2 months ago

Israeli President Isaac Herzog invites Benjamin Netanyahu to form new government

India TV News  

Highlights Israeli President Isaac Herzog officially invited former PM Benjamin Netanyahu Isaac invited Netanyahu to form the new government in Israel Netanyahu has won the backing of 64 Members of the Knesset Israel news : Israeli President Isaac Herzog today officially invited former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form the new government. President Herzog had on Friday announced that he …

Israel\'s Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel\'s Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government

Deccan Chronicle  

JERUSALEM: Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will receive an official mandate Sunday to form a government that could be the most right-wing in the country's history, sparking concern at home and abroad. Sixty-four lawmakers recommended that President Isaac Herzog appoint Netanyahu to form a government, a presidency statement said Friday, following several days of consultations. His right-wing Likud party …

Israel’s Netanyahu given chance to form far-right government
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu given chance to form far-right government

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s president on Friday asked former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government, presenting the longtime leader currently standing trial on corruption charges with the chance to end years of political instability in Israel with his partners on the far right. His comeback in last week’s election, the nation’s fifth vote in four years, seemed to …

Israel's Netanyahu given chance to form far-right government
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel's Netanyahu given chance to form far-right government

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel’s president on Friday asked former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Netanyahu given chance to form most right-wing, religious government in Israeli history
2 years, 2 months ago

Netanyahu given chance to form most right-wing, religious government in Israeli history

LA Times  

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, celebrate after the first exit poll results in the Nov. 1 parliamentary elections. Israel’s president Friday asked Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government, presenting the former longtime prime minister — who is currently standing trial on corruption charges — with the chance to end years of political instability in …

Benjamin Netanyahu wrote a not-so-courteous note for successor: ‘Be right back'
2 years, 2 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu wrote a not-so-courteous note for successor: ‘Be right back'

Hindustan Times  

Benjamin Netanyahu who is gearing up for another term as Israel's prime minister after being elected as the premier for the first time almost 26 years ago, has made a stunning comeback in the election. Fondly called Bibi, Benjamin Netanyahu has started coalition talks to form the government with reports suggesting that he is set to form one of the …

Israel Polls: Benjamin Netanyahu Set To Return – With Some Extreme New Partners
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel Polls: Benjamin Netanyahu Set To Return – With Some Extreme New Partners

The Quint  

Despite this there has been no major swing to the right in Israeli politics – rather there has been a swing within the right to more extreme positions. Meanwhile on the anti-Bibi side, Yesh Atid – the party of the current prime minister Yair Lapid – won seven more seats to reach a total representation of 24 in the Knesset …

Israel's Netanyahu launches talks on forming government after stunning comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel's Netanyahu launches talks on forming government after stunning comeback

Hindustan Times  

Veteran hawk Benjamin Netanyahu launched negotiations Friday with his ultra-Orthodox and far-right allies on forming what could be the most right-wing government in Israel's history, raising concerns at home and abroad. Netanyahu's Likud party won 32 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament, the Knesset, according to the latest official results of the election released on Thursday night. That combined with 18 …

PM Modi congratulates Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu for winning national elections
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu for winning national elections

Firstpost  

Netanyahu had served as prime minister of Israel for 12 consecutive years before being ousted in June 2021 by a cross-partisan coalition led by current PM Yair Lapid New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his victory in Israel’s national elections and said that he looks forward to working together to strengthen India-Israel strategic partnership. …

The right and worse: The Hindu Editorial on Benjamin Netanyahu’s comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

The right and worse: The Hindu Editorial on Benjamin Netanyahu’s comeback

The Hindu  

Benjamin Netanyahu, after spending 17 months in opposition, has made a stunning comeback with his Likud Party and its right-religious allies taking a solid lead in Tuesday’s parliamentary elections. While Likud is set to become the largest bloc with 32 seats, the centre-right Yesh Atid, led by Prime Minister Yair Lapid, the architect of last year’s anti-Netanyahu coalition, is projected …

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel after PM concedes
2 years, 2 months ago

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel after PM concedes

The Hindu  

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday appeared set to return to power as head of Israel’s most right-wing government ever after winning this week’s national election, with the current caretaker prime minister conceding defeat. Final results showed Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud Party and its ultranationalist and religious partners capturing a solid majority in Israel’s Knesset, or parliament. Israel on Tuesday …

Israel counts last votes as Netanyahu's majority firms up
2 years, 2 months ago

Israel counts last votes as Netanyahu's majority firms up

The Hindu  

Israeli election officials were tallying the final votes from national elections on Thursday, with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looking likely to reclaim the premiership with a comfortable majority backed by far-right allies. Israel held its fifth election in four years on Tuesday, a protracted political crisis that saw voters divided over Mr. Netanyahu’s fitness to serve while on trial …

Middle East round-up: Netanyahu’s back, back again
2 years, 2 months ago

Middle East round-up: Netanyahu’s back, back again

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu back as Israeli PM, Saudi investment in Twitter, and police violence in Iran. Netanyahu went and made new friends – namely Itamar Ben-Gvir, who once proudly displayed in his office a picture of an Israeli who massacred 29 Palestinians, and Bezalel Smotrich, who has said that the founders of Israel didn’t “finish the job” when they failed to get …

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