Sep 27 Netanyahu's rival rejects conditions for forming a government in Israel By Associated Press Neither Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nor his rival party has enough support to assemble a 61-seat majority coalition. Continue reading
Sep 25 Netanyahu tapped to form a new government in Israel By Josef Federman, Associated Press Israel President Reuven Rivlin made the decision after attempts to broker a unity government between Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival failed. Continue reading
Sep 22 Arab lawmakers in Israel endorse Gantz for prime minister By Aron Heller, Associated Press The Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament broke with tradition Sunday and endorsed Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz for prime minister, giving the former military chief an edge for the job over incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading
Sep 18 Netanyahu faces uphill battle to form a coalition after repeat election By Aron Heller, Associated Press As election results come in, neither of Israel's main political parties appear able to secure a parliamentary majority with their prospective ideological allies. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 9:15 2nd election plus corruption charges place Netanyahu in jeopardy Israelis went to the polls Tuesday for the second time this year, to determine whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long tenure will continue. Netanyahu failed to achieve the required coalition after the regular election in April and was forced to… Continue watching
Sep 17 Netanyahu's annexation plans face opposition, but not from his political rival By Bryan Wood The day before Israelis headed to the ballot box, the prime minister appeared to try to win last-minute support by pledging to extend sovereignty on all settlements within the West Bank, including "sites that have security importance or are important… Continue reading
Sep 17 Israelis vote in redo election that will test Netanyahu By Aron Heller, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest serving leader in Israeli history, is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office, and fifth overall, but he faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 8:30 Israelis prepare for 2nd election as Netanyahu faces corruption charges By Ryan Chilcote 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… Continue watching
Sep 16 Israel prime minister vows to annex 'all the settlements' in the West Bank By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu's promise is a last-ditch move that appeared aimed at shoring up nationalist support the day before a do-over election. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 4:29 Israeli elections a referendum on Netanyahu's political fate Two days before nationwide elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held a cabinet meeting in the occupied West Bank, an area he says he would annex if re-elected. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is in his second tight… Continue watching