Netanyahu Still Short of Majority After Israel’s Election

TIA GOLDENBERG / The Associated Press Mar 4, 2020 The result appears to dash the long-serving leader's hopes for a decisive victory as his trial on corruption charges nears. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Gantz Vows to Form Government Without Netanyahu

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2020 The opposition leader's ties to ultra-nationalist party chief Lieberman appear to strengthen ahead of the March 2 vote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel Heads to Historic 3rd Straight Election After Parliament Vote

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces corruption charges, gets a break, but new campaign will prolong year-long political stalemate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Moves to Annex West Bank, Indictment Be Damned

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 9, 2019 In an effort to preserve his grip on power, the Israeli prime minister has announced plans to seize the entire Jordan Valley from Palestine. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel’s Netanyahu Era Has Finally Come to an End

Juan Cole / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Dealt Setback in Attempt to Form New Coalition

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Oct 21, 2019 The Israeli prime minister's failure to establish a majority government plunges the country into a new period of political uncertainty. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israel Begins Netanyahu’s Pre-Indictment Corruption Hearing

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Oct 2, 2019 Although the Israeli prime minister would not be required to step down if charged, he will face heavy pressure to do so. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Arab Lawmakers in Israel Endorse Gantz for Prime Minister

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press 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. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Exit Polls Signal Setback for Israel’s Netanyahu in Election

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Sep 17, 2019 Initial exit polls show the longtime Israeli leader is falling short of securing a parliamentary majority with his hard-line allies. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Poised for 5th Term as Israel PM as Rival Concedes

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Apr 9, 2019 Israel's Blue and White party leaders concede defeat; promise to wage a robust battle from the opposition. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Israel’s Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank Settlements

KARIN LAUB / The Associated Press Apr 6, 2019 The prime minister's dramatic policy shift seems to be aimed at rallying his nationalist base in the final stretch of a tight election race. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )