Nov 01 Israelis vote for the 5th time since 2019, hoping to break political deadlock By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Polls have predicted a similar result: stalemate. But a powerful new player is threatening to shake things up. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 11:21 Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the current state of the Middle East Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new memoir, "Bibi: My Story" is out this week. He joined Judy Woodruff to talk about the book and discussed the current state of the Middle East. Continue watching
Nov 16 Netanyahu appears in court as former aide prepares to testify in corruption case By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for the first time in over half a year on Tuesday as a one-time confidant prepared to take the stand against him in a high-profile corruption case. But… Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 5:21 New Israeli government ousts longtime Prime Minister Netanyahu By PBS NewsHour Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended Sunday as parliament voted in a new government by a nail-biting 60-59 margin. Former defense secretary and tech billionaire Naftali Bennett will replace Netanyahu. For more on what this means for… Continue watching
Jun 13 Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu’s long rule By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israel’s parliament on Sunday narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarizing leader into the opposition. Continue reading
Jun 03 Netanyahu foes push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents pushed Thursday for a quick parliament vote to formally end his lengthy rule, hoping to head off any last-minute attempts to derail their newly announced coalition government. Continue reading
Jun 02 Naftali Bennett is Netanyahu’s former protege, now poised to become successor By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Under a deal with centrist Yair Lapid's party, Bennett is to become prime minister leading a new government and ending Netanyahu's 12-year rule. Continue reading
Jun 02 Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli prime minister By Josef Federman, Associated Press The dramatic announcement by opposition leader Yair Lapid came moments before a midnight deadline and prevented the country from plunging into what would have been its fifth consecutive election in just over two years. Continue reading
May 30 Netanyahu could lose PM job as rivals attempt to join forces By Josef Federman, Associated Press The head of a small hard-line party says he will try to form a unity government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents. The announcement by Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett marks a major step toward ending the 12-year rule of… Continue reading
May 21 Watch 4:53 Both Israel and Hamas claim victory after truce, bringing prospect of peace into question By John Yang, Harry Zahn The shooting has stopped, but the war of words goes on as Israel and Hamas offered sharply different appraisals Friday of who won and who lost their fourth conflict in just over a dozen years. John Yang reports on day… Continue watching