Israel’s Netanyahu Indicted on Corruption Charges
Nov 21, 2019 This throws the country’s paralyzed political system into further disarray and threatens the long-time leader’s grip on power.
Israel’s Netanyahu Era Has Finally Come to an End
Oct 22, 2019 The far-right leader has failed to form a government, but it's possible his rival, Benny Gantz, will also fall short.
Arab Lawmakers in Israel Endorse Gantz for Prime Minister
Sep 22, 2019 Its historic move gives the Blue and White Party chairman the edge over Netanyahu; maverick Lieberman is still the key power broker.
Exit Polls Signal Setback for Israel’s Netanyahu in Election
Sep 17, 2019 Initial exit polls show the longtime Israeli leader is falling short of securing a parliamentary majority with his hard-line allies.Israeli Government Falls, Early Elections Called for April
Dec 24, 2018 Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to hold elections after the ruling coalition came up short on votes needed to pass court-ordered legislation.Israeli Defense Minister Resigns Over Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Nov 14, 2018 Avigdor Lieberman claims the pact, which follows two days of heavy fighting, amounts to a "surrender to terrorism."Israel Slams Palestinian Leader Abbas for Anti-Trump Speech
Jan 15, 2018 After Mahmoud Abbas made a fiery speech attacking the U.S. leader, Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said the Palestinian president had “lost his senses.”
Benjamin Netanyahu Ratchets Up the Conflict Between Israel’s Politicians and Military
May 25, 2016 It's a dangerous inversion: In Israel, according to Ronen Bergman in his analysis for The New York Times, the relationship that Benjamin Netanyahu and other politicians are cultivating with their country's military and intelligence leaders is one in which the wrong side is making the case for caution.
Egyptians Are Shocked by Netanyahu Appointment, Note Former Israeli PM’s Accusation of Fascism
May 23, 2016 Neighbor Egypt has reason to be dismayed by the political earthquake that rocked Israel's Cabinet last week when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named far-right extremist Avigdor Lieberman defense minister.
Netanyahu Responds to Officers’ Fascism Charges by Making a Far-Right Politician Their Boss
May 22, 2016 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bolstered his majority and rid himself of a troublesome voice of conscience by replacing his minister of defense with extremist Avigdor Lieberman.