World Oct 26 Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Karl Bostic, Thomas Dallal
World Oct 26 Whatever the outcome of Israel's election, Netanyahu's policies toward Palestinians will likely endure Israelis are deeply divided over Netanyahu's leadership and moral character, but they largely support settlement expansion and are opposed to a Palestinian state. By Julia Frankel, Joseph Krauss, Associated Press
World Oct 26 Netanyahu denies allegations he's escalating tensions with Iran before Israel's election Israelis are in the final hours of an intense election season amid reports of a clash between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military over Iran. By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Oct 23 Signs of fraying loyalty emerge in Netanyahu stronghold before Israeli election Kiryat Shmona, Israel's northernmost city, has long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. But that loyalty is no longer ironclad. By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Oct 08 Watch 5:44 Netanyahu's handling of Oct. 7 emerges as key issue in Israeli election Israel is barreling toward elections in less than three weeks, which could extend Benjamin Netanyahu's already-record tenure as its leader. The Trump administration has worked in near lockstep with Netanyahu since the president’s return to office. Amna Nawaz discussed what… By Amna Nawaz, Sophia Bailly
Sep 09 Watch 6:59 Netanyahu faces pressure after report alleges he brushed off warnings ahead of Oct. 7 By Ali Rogin, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi New reporting in Israel reveals that Prime Minister Netanyahu was warned that Hamas was planning a major attack, but he did not order any kind of action to prevent the Oct. 7 attack that killed over 1000. Netanyahu denied the… Continue watching
Jul 20 Watch 6:25 Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic, Sonia Kopelev The Israeli parliament has dissolved, paving the way for October elections. The country’s longest-serving leader is bracing for one of his toughest reelection fights. Benjamin Netanyahu faces national questioning over his leadership during and since the Oct. 7 attacks, including… Continue watching
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
Mar 23 Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli election By Josef Federman, Associated Press The polls on Israel's three main TV stations showed Netanyahu and his religious and nationalist allies, as well as diverse array of opponents, both falling short of a parliamentary majority. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 2:05 News Wrap: Israel's Benny Gantz tapped to form governing coalition In our news wrap Monday, Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz was formally tapped to attempt to form a governing coalition, following the country’s third election within a year. Gantz promised he would do “whatever it takes” to end the political… Continue watching