Oct 21 Israel's Netanyahu fails to form new unity government By Josef Federman, Associated Press In a statement, Netanyahu said he had worked "tirelessly" to establish a unity government with his chief rival, former military chief Benny Gantz, but been repeatedly rebuffed. Facing a Wednesday deadline, Netanyahu said he was returning the "mandate" to President… Continue reading
Oct 03 Arabs in Israel strike to protest deadly crime wave By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press The protesters called for an end to the violence and criticized what they see as indifference on the part of Israeli authorities. Continue reading
Oct 02 Netanyahu's pre-indictment corruption hearing begins in Israel By Aron Heller, Associated Press Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently struggling to prolong his lengthy rule by building a unity government with his primary opponents. Continue reading
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