World Sep 16 Watch 8:30 Israelis prepare for 2nd election as Netanyahu faces corruption charges Israelis head to the polls this week for the second time this year, due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to achieve a critical parliamentary coalition after the April elections. Netanyahu has enjoyed historic popularity, but this vote comes as… By Ryan Chilcote
World May 30 Watch 6:35 With failure to form political coalition, has Israel's Netanyahu lost his 'magic'? Israel’s legislature, the Knesset, has voted to dissolve itself barely a month after forming due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failure to establish a coalition government within the given timeframe. An unprecedented second election will occur in September -- shortly…
World Nov 14 Israeli defense minister resigns over Gaza cease-fire deal Israel's defense minister abruptly resigned Wednesday in protest over a cease-fire reached with Gaza militants, in a move that rocked the Israeli political scene and seemed likely to bring about early elections. By Aron Heller, Associated Press
Politics Mar 20 Israel's Next Top Diplomat Has History of Ruffling Feathers Israel's anticipated next top diplomat, Avigdor Lieberman, has raised some ire in the international community for his ultra-nationalist stances, which analysts say might have far-reaching consequences on Israel's relations with the rest of the world. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Feb 20 Netanyahu to Form Israel's Next Government By Admin, PBS News Hour Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the right-wing Likud party, on Friday accepted a mandate to form Israel's next government after recent parliamentary elections left the country in a political deadlock. Continue reading