Explainer: What will change under Israel's new government?
3 years, 6 months ago

Explainer: What will change under Israel's new government?

India Today  

If all goes according to plan, Israel will swear in a new government on Sunday, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record 12-year rule and a political crisis that inflicted four elections on the country in less than two years. The coalition consists of eight parties from across Israel’s political spectrum, including a small Arab party that has made history by joining a government for the first time. The new government is expected to maintain Netanyahu’s hard-line stance on Iran and oppose President Joe Biden’s efforts to revive its international nuclear deal. The new government already faces hostility from Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community — staunch supporters of Netanyahu.

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What could be Israel's strategy?
3 days, 20 hours ago

What could be Israel's strategy?

NPR  

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Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’

The Independent  

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

In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains
3 months, 1 week ago

In Jordan's elections, anger at Israel over the Gaza war fuels Islamist gains

NPR  

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Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack
4 months, 1 week ago

Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Cracks are widening in a public tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his moderate defense minister, the latest spat showing growing discontent with Netanyahu’s handling of the war at a sensitive time. On Monday, the Israeli media reported that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant condemned Netanyahu’s “nonsense about ‘total victory’” a phrase the prime minister has frequently …

How deep is the divide between Israel’s military and its government?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How deep is the divide between Israel’s military and its government?

Al Jazeera  

Both agreed on the need to attack Gaza, leaving 40,000 Palestinians dead, but is the difference just in the details? In Gaza, the Israeli military continues on the offensive, and in the United States, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spent the past week courting more support for Israel’s assault on the Palestinian enclave. Rather, it stems from the military’s role …

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

Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem
6 months ago

Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem

The Hindu  

Anti-government protesters converged on Jerusalem on June 17, calling for new elections in an effort to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again sits atop one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israel's history. A wartime unity government fell apart a week ago when two centrist former generals, Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot, quit, leaving Netanyahu dependent on ultra-Orthodox …

An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages
7 months ago

An ultimatum raises pressure on Netanyahu to make postwar plans for Gaza, even as fighting rages

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under mounting pressure from his own War Cabinet and his country’s closest ally over postwar plans for Gaza, even as the war with Hamas shows no sign of ending. On Saturday, Benny Gantz, a member of the War Cabinet and Netanyahu’s main political rival, said he would leave the government on June …

News Analysis: Netanyahu faces massive protests in Israel. Could the war in Gaza be his undoing?
8 months, 3 weeks 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 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
9 months, 1 week 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 …

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

What would a new Palestinian government in the West Bank mean for the war in Gaza?

LA Times  

In announcing his resignation, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said new arrangements were needed to address “the new reality in the Gaza Strip.” The Palestinian Authority’s prime minister announced his government’s resignation this week, seen as the first step in a reform process urged by the United States as part of its plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In …

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

Israelis are increasingly questioning what war in Gaza can achieve
11 months, 1 week ago

Israelis are increasingly questioning what war in Gaza can achieve

NPR  

Israelis are increasingly questioning what war in Gaza can achieve Enlarge this image toggle caption Daniel Estrin/NPR Daniel Estrin/NPR TEL AVIV, Israel — What will it take for Israel to declare mission accomplished in Gaza and end the war? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised Israeli citizens that the military offensive in Gaza will press on until reaching a "definitive …

After 3 Months of Devastation in The Israel-Hamas War, is Anyone ‘Winning’?
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Netanyahu says Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who
1 year, 1 month ago

Netanyahu says Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who

NPR  

Netanyahu says Gaza needs a new 'civilian government,' but won't say who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's actions and goals in Gaza in an interview with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep on Friday. NPR YouTube Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told NPR that Israel is committed to doing three things in Gaza: destroying Hamas, freeing the Israeli hostages it's holding …

Israel’s prime minister and its army are damagingly divided
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel’s prime minister and its army are damagingly divided

Hindustan Times  

ISRAELI SOLDIERS near the border with Gaza were surprised on October 24th to see a familiar figure visiting the kibbutzim devastated by Hamas’s attack. Arye Deri, the leader of Shas, an ultra-Orthodox party which is one of the largest in the coalition of Binyamin Netanyahu, the prime minister, also visited military units preparing for war in Gaza. A day earlier, …

A Palestinian Former Knesset Member Explains the Delicate Politics of His Party
54 years, 11 months ago

A Palestinian Former Knesset Member Explains the Delicate Politics of His Party

Slate  

An imminent ground assault looms as Israel’s military instructed approximately 1.1 million residents in the north of besieged Gaza to evacuate within 24 hours, raising concerns about “devastating humanitarian consequences,” according to a United Nations spokesperson. In 2019, he was elected to Israel’s governing body, the Knesset, as a member of the Balad party, an Arab party that strives to …

U.S. opinion has swung toward Israel. A long war could test that
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. opinion has swung toward Israel. A long war could test that

LA Times  

Bodies lie by the side of a road after Israeli forces secured areas around Re’im, Israel, near Gaza on Tuesday, the fourth day of warfare between Israel and Hamas. The Hamas attack on Israel has accomplished something few other events have achieved in the last decade — creating a wide consensus in America’s otherwise deeply divided political landscape. President Biden …

Violent crime within Israel’s Palestinian minority reaches new heights under Netanyahu’s government
1 year, 6 months ago

Violent crime within Israel’s Palestinian minority reaches new heights under Netanyahu’s government

Associated Press  

LOD, Israel — A relentless wave of violent crime within Israel’s Palestinian minority is turning cities and towns into bloody battlefields, exasperating a community feeling increasingly forsaken by Israeli authorities. And that is his responsibility.” Israel’s Palestinian minority, which makes up 20% of the country’s population, has been convulsed by violent crime in recent years involving criminal gangs and family …

Thousands of Israelis rally against judicial reform for 10th week
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands of Israelis rally against judicial reform for 10th week

Firstpost  

Tel Aviv: Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated across the country Saturday in the 10th consecutive week of protests against government judicial reform plans that critics view as a threat to democracy. The demonstrations come as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-right government prepares to press on with its legislative agenda next week, shunning calls for a pause to allow for …

Huge crowds rally against Israel’s judicial changes for 10th week
1 year, 9 months ago

Huge crowds rally against Israel’s judicial changes for 10th week

Al Jazeera  

Organisers say 500,000 people attended Saturday’s protests, making them some of the ‘biggest in Israeli history’. Hundreds of thousands of people have rallied in cities across Israel for a 10th consecutive week, protesting against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government to curb the Supreme Court’s powers. Organisers said a record 500,000 people attended Saturday’s rallies, making them some …

Israel-Palestine conflict | Netanyahu walks a tightrope after post-talks violence
1 year, 9 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 …

What does Israel’s new government mean for Palestinians?
1 year, 10 months ago

What does Israel’s new government mean for Palestinians?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, January 25 at 19:30 GMT: In November 2022, Israeli citizens voted in their fifth parliamentary election in less than four years and ushered in the country’s most far-right government ever elected. While some view the election as a path to political stability following years of parliamentary turmoil, Palestinians and rights advocates are raising alarm over what this new …

Thousands of Israelis have attended a protest against the Netanyahu government
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of Israelis have attended a protest against the Netanyahu government

NPR  

Thousands of Israelis have attended a protest against the Netanyahu government Enlarge this image toggle caption Oded Balilty/AP Oded Balilty/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the legal system and weaken the Supreme Court — a step …

Israel: Thousands take out protests against Benjamin Netanyahu's govt, demand equality, peace
1 year, 11 months ago

Israel: Thousands take out protests against Benjamin Netanyahu's govt, demand equality, peace

India TV News  

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday evening to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government that opponents say threaten democracy and freedoms. The protesters gathered in the central city of Tel Aviv days after the most right-wing and religiously conservative government in the country's 74-year history was sworn in. The left-wing protesters slammed Justice Minister Yariv …

Thousands of Israelis protest new government’s policies
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of Israelis protest new government’s policies

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday evening to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government that opponents say threaten democracy and freedoms. The protesters gathered in the central city of Tel Aviv days after the most right-wing and religiously conservative government in the country’s 74-year history was sworn in. The left-wing protesters …

Bad to worse: The Hindu Editorial on Benjamin Netanyahu’s return
1 year, 11 months ago

Bad to worse: The Hindu Editorial on Benjamin Netanyahu’s return

The Hindu  

December 31, 2022 12:10 am | Updated January 06, 2023 07:36 pm IST The return of Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s Prime Minister for a sixth time marks a decisive shift in its domestic politics and its relationship with the Palestinians. The coalition agreement, a document that determines governing agendas, suggests that Mr. Netanyahu’s government would pursue radical right-wing policies, seeking …

Israel’s Netanyahu back in power with hard-line government
1 year, 11 months ago

Israel’s Netanyahu back in power with hard-line government

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday returned to power for an unprecedented sixth term as Israel’s prime minister, taking the helm of the most right-wing and religiously conservative government in the country’s 74-year history. “Let’s get to work.” Netanyahu is the country’s longest serving prime minister, having held office for a total of 15 years, including a stint in the …

PM Modi congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu as he becomes Israel prime minister sixth time
1 year, 11 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu as he becomes Israel prime minister sixth time

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on becoming Israel's new Prime Minister. — Narendra Modi December 29, 2022 Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn-in as Israel's new Prime Minister on Thursday for a sixth time, leading the Jewish state's most right-wing government to date. The 73-year-old Netanyahu, already Israel's longest-serving Prime Minister, has the support of 63 lawmakers in …

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as country's new Prime Minister for 6th time
1 year, 11 months ago

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as country's new Prime Minister for 6th time

India TV News  

Israel PM: Leading the Jewish state's most hardline government to date, Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israel's new Prime Minister on Thursday. The formation of Netanyahu's sixth government, which consists of several far-right allies, marks the return of the 73-year-old as the Prime Minister. Outgoing PM Yair Lapid addressed Knesset After Netanyahu announced his government that would be later …

Israeli doctors reject Netanyahu allies’ anti-LGBTQ remarks
1 year, 11 months ago

Israeli doctors reject Netanyahu allies’ anti-LGBTQ remarks

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s largest medical center and health care workers from hospitals around the country have spoken out against remarks by allies of Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people in hospitals and businesses. Earlier this week, two Netanyahu allies from the ultranationalist Religious Zionism party said that their faction seeks to change an anti-discrimination …

Netanyahu rebukes far-right ally for anti-LGBTQ comments
1 year, 11 months ago

Netanyahu rebukes far-right ally for anti-LGBTQ comments

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Designated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a rare rebuke of his new coalition allies on Sunday for saying they would advance laws allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people, pledging there would be no harm to their rights by his upcoming government. Simcha Rotman, another member of the party, said that private business owners, such as hotel operators, should …

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 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 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Israel’s Netanyahu officially tapped to form government
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Israel\'s Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government
2 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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