May 17 Israel finally set to swear in government after 3 elections By Aron Heller, Associated Press After three deadlocked and divisive elections, a year and a half of political paralysis and another three-day delay because of political infighting in his Likud party over coveted Cabinet posts, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was finally swearing in his new… Continue reading
May 04 Watch 4:00 News Wrap: U.S. Treasury to borrow record $3 trillion in 2nd quarter In our news wrap Monday, the U.S. Treasury will borrow nearly $3 trillion this quarter to cover pandemic relief. That record number is well over twice the total for all of 2019. Also, Israel's Supreme Court is hearing legal challenges… Continue watching
Apr 13 Netanyahu rival calls for coalition deal ahead of deadline By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Driven by the urgency of the coronavirus crisis, the rivals agreed last month to enter what appeared to be fruitful talks on a power-sharing agreement between the ruling Likud Party and Gantz’s Blue White. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 4:38 News Wrap: DOJ announces indictment of Venezuela’s Maduro In our news wrap Thursday, the Justice Department announced indictments of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his top allies on charges of narco-terrorism. Attorney General William Barr said they conspired to flood the U.S. with cocaine. Also, Israel’s year-long political… Continue watching
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 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 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 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
Feb 20 Netanyahu challenger’s failed company faces criminal probe By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Israel's Justice Ministry said Israeli police will conduct the investigation into “Fifth Dimension.”… Continue reading