U.S. Duty Free Americas Owners Give Millions to Israeli Settlements

URI BLAU and JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 Critics charge that activities billed as harmless philanthropy come at the expense of Palestinians and their claim to a state. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Israel Heads to Election as Netanyahu Fails to Form Government

JOSEF FEDERMAN and ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press May 29, 2019 Parliament's dramatic vote to dissolve itself sets up an unprecedented second snap election, with the longtime leader's future in turmoil. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Israeli Government Is Collapsing Before Our Eyes

Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 29, 2019 If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't succeed in forming a government, Israel will have snap elections in September. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Israeli Left’s Moment of Reckoning

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Apr 10, 2019 Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection likely affirms that liberal Zionists can have a democracy or a Jewish state, but they can't have both. Dig deeper ( 3 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 )

Israeli Watchdog Says Network of Bots Is Stumping for Netanyahu

ILAN BEN ZION / The Associated Press Apr 1, 2019 Researchers claim they have uncovered hundreds of fake accounts spreading messages in support of the prime minister's Likud Party. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Benjamin Netanyahu to Be Indicted on Corruption Charges

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Feb 28, 2019 The Israel prime minister has been accused of accepting gifts from wealthy allies, trading influence for favorable press coverage and more. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

What’s Really Driving the Latest Attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 11, 2019 The congresswoman has been accused of anti-Semitism, but her tweets reveal an inconvenient truth about AIPAC's influence in Washington. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Remains Election Favorite, Despite Scandals

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2018 The Israeli prime minister, who faces a potential corruption indictment, holds a commanding lead in the polls ahead of April's snap vote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israeli Government Falls, Early Elections Called for April

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Dec 24, 2018 Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to hold elections after the ruling coalition came up short on votes needed to pass court-ordered legislation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

An Indictment of Netanyahu Would Further Endanger Palestinians

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Dec 3, 2018 A change in Israel's government could accelerate Israeli dispossession of the Palestinians and result in further warfare and bloodshed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )