Israeli politics

Benjamin Netanyahu fires Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, replaces him with Israel Katz

1:50pm November 05, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has replaced his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, with Israel Katz, who was the foreign minister. The surprise move has sparked protests across Israel.

How Israel tried to use AI to covertly sway Americans about Gaza

5:37pm July 09, 2024

by Huo Jingnan

A new report by an Israeli watchdog group ties an Israeli firm to a covert online campaign intended to sway crucial Democratic lawmakers to continue backing Israel’s campaign in Gaza.

As Netanyahu forms Israeli government, U.S. may boycott one of his far-right allies

3:42pm November 07, 2022

by Daniel Estrin

As the former Israeli prime minister returns to power, he's expected to give a post to a politician once convicted of inciting racism — whom the Biden administration might choose not to engage with.

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Jisr al-Zarqa is home to Palestinian citizens of Israel and one of the poorest parts of the country.

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Palestinians Hope Israel's New Government Will Bring Progress To This Poor Town

10:01am July 07, 2021

by Deborah Amos

In the village of Jisr al-Zarqa, residents wish for opportunities available in nearby Jewish towns. They wonder if the new government, which includes an Arab party for the first time, will help.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

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Israel's New Government Is Dealt A Defeat With Vote Over Palestinian Citizenship Law

3:28pm July 06, 2021

by Fatma Tanis

The controversial law would prevent Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza from acquiring residency in Israel even after they marry Palestinians with Israeli citizenship.

Election campaign billboards show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and rival candidate Benny Gantz, in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Feb. 23. The sign in the foreground, for Netanyahu's Likud party, reads "Likud members, go out to vote, victory d

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Israel's Groundhog Day: Hold Elections. Call Another Vote. Repeat

8:01am March 01, 2020

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.

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.

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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he addresses supporters at his Likud Party headquarters in Tel Aviv on election night early on Wednesday.

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Analysis: Does Netanyahu's Win Maintain Status Quo Or Push Israel Further Right?

2:40pm April 12, 2019

by Larry Kaplow

The Israeli prime minister's fourth consecutive term — fifth total — comes as he flirts with lightning-rod issues and hard-right and religious factions.

An election campaign billboard in Tel Aviv shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his close ally President Trump. Seeking re-election under a cloud of criminal investigations, analysts say Netanyahu has been channeling a Trump-style approach

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Netanyahu's Tough Election Campaign Approach Appears To Channel Trump

12:47pm April 01, 2019

by Daniel Estrin

The Israeli leader and his Likud party are waging a mudslinging campaign on social media, taking a page from the prime minister's close ally President Trump in style and substance.