Apr 06 Israeli leader announces lockdown over Passover holiday By Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Speaking on Monday, Netanyahu did offer citizens some hope by saying he expects to ease widespread restrictions after the week-long festival. Continue reading
Mar 26 Netanyahu rival becomes parliament speaker, signaling deal By Josef Federman, Associated Press Benny Gantz has spent the past year trying to topple Netanyahu in three inconclusive elections. Continue reading
Mar 19 Israelis accuse Netanyahu of exploiting virus to keep power By Josef Federman, Associated Press Netanyahu and his surrogates have shut down the court system, begun using sophisticated phone-surveillance technology on the general public and suspended the activities of parliament. Continue reading
Mar 12 Netanyahu calls for emergency Israel government with rival By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of an emergency government with his chief rival to confront a growing crisis over the coronavirus. Continue reading
Mar 09 Netanyahu opponents to cooperate on forming new government By Josef Federman, Associated Press The announcement by Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White Party, dealt a new setback to Netanyahu as he struggles to hold on to power ahead of his upcoming trial on corruption charges. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 4:53 News Wrap: Netanyahu appears to fall short of parliamentary majority In our news wrap Wednesday, hopes for Israel to end months of political deadlock have dimmed, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be short of a parliamentary majority. The result could mean a fourth election within a year. Also,… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 5:34 News Wrap: Trump speaks by phone with Taliban leader In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump spoke by phone with a top Taliban leader, following the recent signing of an agreement for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump called it "a very good talk.” Also, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin… Continue watching
Mar 03 Netanyahu’s future still uncertain after Israeli election By Josef Federman, Associated Press With 93% of the votes counted, preliminary official results showed that the Likud and its religious and nationalist allies had 59 of 120 seats in parliament, two seats short of the hoped-for majority. Continue reading
Mar 02 Exit polls indicate Netanyahu short of majority in Israel vote By Aron Heller, Associated Press Exit polls on Israel's main TV channels showed Netanyahu and his nationalist and religious allies winning 59 seats, two short of a parliamentary majority. Continue reading
Mar 02 Israelis vote in country’s 3rd election within a year By Aron Heller, Associated Press The election could decide whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stays in power despite his upcoming criminal trial on corruption charges. Continue reading