Israel politics

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Analysis

How fighting with the Palestinians gave Israel’s Netanyahu a political lifeline

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a nomination ceremony at the President's residency in Jerusalem, September 25, 2019/ Reuters
Politics

After Israel's tight election, who matters and what happens next?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Abir Sultan/Pool via REUTERS
Coronavirus chronicle

Israelis vote on Netanyahu again, after vaccination success

Protesters participate in a weekly demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged corruption and his handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, ahead of the March 23 general election, in Jerusalem March 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
World+Biz

Thousands of Israelis protest against Netanyahu ahead of election

Joe Biden prepares to sign the guest book at a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli PM's residence in Jerusalem in 2010. Photo: Reuters
Thoughts

Is Biden’s new policies towards Palestinians a beacon of hope?

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World+Biz

What's at stake for Israel's Netanyahu as corruption trial resumes?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, centrist Blue and White leader, and Netanyahu's partner in his new unity government, wear face masks as they talk during a swearing in ceremony of the new government, at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem May 17, 2020. Amos Ben Gershon/Knesset Spokesperson's Office/Handout via REUTERS
Politics

Israel set for snap election as budget deadline nears

Houses are seen in the Jewish settlement of Itamar, near Nablus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank June 15, 2020. Photo: REUTERS
Politics

Growing hostility may force Israel to pause annexation plan

A banner depicts Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, and Israel Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of Blue and White party's campaign ahead of the upcoming election, in Tel Aviv, Israel February 17, 2020/ Reuters
World+Biz

Netanyahu and rival Gantz clinch Israel power-sharing deal

A combination picture shows Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White party, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 23, 2019 and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Kiryat Malachi, Israel March 1, 2020/ Reuters
Politics

Israel's president to ask Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz to form government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands next to his wife Sara as he waves to supporters following the announcement of exit polls in Israel's election at his Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel March 3, 2020/ Reuters
Politics

Netanyahu claims victory, though polls show him short of majority

The Palestinians also rejected the cash several times in 2019 after Israel trimmed the sum in retaliation for funds going to the families of jailed or killed militants Photo: Collected
Politics

Why is Israel holding its third election in a year?

A combination picture shows Benny Gantz (left), leader of Blue and White party, at an election campaign event in Ashkelon, Israel, April 3, 2019, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu smiling at a polling station in Jerusalem, April 9, 2019/ Reuters
Politics

Israelis vote for third time in 12 months