Israel's Election: What Comes Next As Netanyahu Rises Just Short Of A Majority
The country's longest-serving prime minister claimed his "biggest win," but his coalition again appears to lack enough support to form a government.
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Israel's Groundhog Day: Hold Elections. Call Another Vote. Repeat
After two failed tries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to win reelection on Monday. But don't be surprised if there's another inconclusive result.
Israel Is Eager To Annex West Bank Lands, But U.S. Says To Wait For Israeli Election
The Trump Mideast plan would recognize Israeli sovereignty of settlements and lands Palestinians want for a future state, but the administration urged Israel to hold off until after Israel's election.
EU Takes A Dim View Of Trump's Controversial Mideast Peace Plan
The plan sides with Israel on many major sticking points of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, such as allowing Israel to annex West Bank areas. The EU said it would challenge annexation efforts.
Opinion: Trump's Fundamentally Flawed 'Vision' For Mideast Peace
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel B. Shapiro warns of "severe ramifications" from the plan. The major problems, he writes, "result from having talked to only one side in the conflict — Israel."
Trump Says His Mideast Peace Plan Provides A 'Realistic Two-State Solution'
President Trump declared that his "vision presents a win-win opportunity for both sides." Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has called it a "disastrous announcement."
'Like A Prisoner Being Let Free': Israel-Hamas Truce Lends Hope To Gaza's Jobless
Even before President Trump's peace deal comes to light, an informal arrangement between Israeli and Hamas leaders eased some restrictions on travel and trade out of Gaza.
The 'Losing Lawyer' In Israel Who Defends Palestinians Charged With Violence
Lea Tsemel, 75, has lost case after case for decades and has received death threats as a Jew representing Arabs. Her notoriety in Israel has grown since last year's release of a documentary about her.
Netanyahu Wins Likud Party's Primary, Setting Up Another Election Run
One month after being indicted on corruption charges, Israel's longest-serving prime minister wins his party's support to seek reelection in March.
Opinion: A Weakened Netanyahu Still Stares Down Rivals Ahead Of A 3rd Vote In A Year
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.