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A member of Israel's war cabinet says he'll quit if there is no plan to replace Hamas

7:12pm May 18, 2024

by Daniel Estrin

The ultimatum by war cabinet member Benny Gantz reflects discontent among Israel's leadership about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the Gaza war and his far-right political partners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (center) wears a protective face mask as he makes his way to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his new government, at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in May. The Knesset has dissolved and Israel is headed to ne

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Israel To Hold 4th Election In 2 Years As Coalition Fails To Pass Budget

5:00pm December 22, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing trial on corruption charges, has a difficult path to another term. He is Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes his way to attend the swearing-in ceremony of his new government at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, on Sunday.

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A Shaky Coalition Government Takes Office In Israel

8:58am May 18, 2020

by Mark Katkov

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins a record fifth consecutive term, but in 18 months he'll switch places with rival Benny Gantz per their coalition agreement. Gantz for now is defense minister.

Israeli Prime Minister won a decisive victory to remain the leader of the Likud Party — and he's now promising more concessions from the U.S., as Israel prepares to hold a general election in March.

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Netanyahu Wins Likud Party's Primary, Setting Up Another Election Run

10:19am December 27, 2019

by Bill Chappell

One month after being indicted on corruption charges, Israel's longest-serving prime minister wins his party's support to seek reelection in March.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly Cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on Sunday.

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Opinion: A Weakened Netanyahu Still Stares Down Rivals Ahead Of A 3rd Vote In A Year

10:20pm December 17, 2019

by Aaron David Miller

Even under indictment, the Israeli leader remains a potent figure thanks to his popularity with his party base and the rightward shift of the country, writes Aaron David Miller.

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has failed to form a new government by the deadline, dashing his hopes of toppling longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pushing Israel closer to an unprecedented third election in less than a year.

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Israel May Hold New Elections After Netanyahu's Rival Fails To Form Government

5:14pm November 20, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

Benny Gantz's failure to form a coalition prolongs months of political deadlock. It does not automatically trigger new elections; rather, it kicks off another wave of political haggling.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen during a news conference last month in Jerusalem, has told President Reuven Rivlin that he can't form a government. The move opens the door for his rival, Benny Gantz, to attempt to do so in his stead.

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Benjamin Netanyahu Abandons Bid To Form Government Amid Israel's Political Deadlock

5:43pm October 21, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Israel's longtime prime minister had been given a mandate to form a governing coalition after last month's close election. The mandate now falls to his chief rival, Benny Gantz.

People walk by election campaign billboards in Tel Aviv, Israel, showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (billboard on left) alongside the Blue and White alliance leaders (billboard on right, from left to right), Moshe Yaalon, Benny Gantz, Yair

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Netanyahu Fights To Hang On In Another Israeli Election. Here's What To Know

2:59pm September 16, 2019

Tuesday is the second time Israelis go to the polls in less than six months. The results may be just as inconclusive.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves to his supporters in Tel Aviv after polls for Israel's general elections closed.

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Israel Election: Netanyahu Appears Headed For Win In Close Race

3:15pm April 10, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

With almost all votes counted, Prime Minister Netanyahu has the best chance of forming a government of right-wing parties. His main challenger has conceded defeat.

Election campaign billboards in Tel Aviv showing Israeli Prime Minister and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu (left), alongside the Blue and White alliance leaders Moshe Yaalon and Benny Gantz.

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Israel Votes On Netanyahu's Political Future

8:59pm April 09, 2019

Israel is voting in an election that is largely seen as a referendum on its longtime right-wing leader, Benjamin Netanyahu.