World Apr 06 Israeli president picks Netanyahu to try to form government Israel's president on Tuesday handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a government from the country's splintered parliament, giving the embattled leader a chance to prolong his lengthy term in office while he stands trial…
World Mar 16 Sex abuse allegations rise against Israeli rescue chief Yehuda Meshi-Zahav has for decades been one of Israel’s most recognizable faces, but in recent days he has faced a growing list of accusers who say he committed horrendous acts of sexual abuse.
World Jan 31 Thousands join in Jerusalem funeral, flout pandemic rules Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Israelis on Sunday thronged the funeral of a prominent rabbi in Jerusalem, flouting the country’s ban on large public gatherings during the pandemic.
Science Jan 18 Israel trades Pfizer vaccine doses for medical data Israel has struck a deal with Pfizer, promising to share vast troves of medical data with the international drug giant in exchange for the continued flow of its hard-to-get vaccine.
World Dec 02 Israeli lawmakers take a step toward new national elections Israel has taken a major step toward plunging into its fourth national election in under two years.
World Oct 08 Israel extends restrictions on protests amid virus lockdown The Israeli government has approved the extension of an emergency provision that bars public gatherings, including widespread protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for an additional week.
World May 20 Israeli court orders Netanyahu to appear at trial’s opening After a three-year investigation, Netanyahu was indicted in November on charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes.
Health Apr 06 Israeli leader announces lockdown over Passover holiday Speaking on Monday, Netanyahu did offer citizens some hope by saying he expects to ease widespread restrictions after the week-long festival.
World Nov 25 Netanyahu not required to resign over indictment, Israeli attorney general says Benjamin Netanyahu faces calls from his opponents to step down.
World Oct 28 Treasury Secretary vows more economic sanctions on Iran Secretary Mnuchin met Monday in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called on Washington to impose additional sanctions to halt what he called Iran's "plunge for everything" in the region.