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Ahead Of Israeli Election, Netanyahu Pledges To Annex West Bank Settlements

11:21am April 07, 2019

by Francesca Paris

The prime minister's move appears to be aimed at galvanizing support among his nationalist base and right-wing political allies before Tuesday's election.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Arab citizens have equal rights under the law but that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people — and only them. Soon after, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said Israel "has complete equality of righ

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Netanyahu Says Israel Is 'Nation-State Of The Jewish People And Them Alone'

10:16pm March 11, 2019

The remark made less than a month before Israeli legislative elections prompted many people — including Israel's president and the star of Wonder Woman — to defend Israel's Palestinian Arab minority.

Israel's attorney general says he is taking steps to indict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shown here earlier this month, on corruption charges.

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Israel's Attorney General Moves To Indict Netanyahu On Corruption Charges

6:30pm February 28, 2019

It's a major blow to the long-serving prime minister, who faces charges that include bribery. However, he still has a chance to hold off any indictment during a court hearing.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech Monday in Tel Aviv on Iran's former nuclear weapons program.

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Israel Says Iran Lied; European Leaders Say That's Exactly Why Nuclear Deal Matters

3:15pm May 01, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

As President Trump considers withdrawing from the Iran accord, Israel says files show Iran concealed its nuclear ambitions. But the U.K., France and Germany say they always knew that — hence the deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Sunday, just prior to his phone call with President Trump.

Trump, Netanyahu Have 'Very Nice' Phone Call As Embassy Speculation Swirls

5:56pm January 22, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone Sunday, in their first talk since the inauguration. Trump has signaled a dramatic shift in policy toward Israel.

Donald Trump spoke at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Conference in March when he was a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination.

Trump Tweets Give A Glimpse Into Foreign Policy Approach

6:01pm December 28, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

The president-elect's comments on Israel, China and nuclear policy also highlight how reactionary comments on social media can immediately spur international concern and attention.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated his criticism of the U.S. on Sunday, summoning Ambassador Dan Shapiro to Israel.

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Israel Summons Ambassadors Of Countries That Voted In Favor Of U.N. Resolution

2:40pm December 25, 2016

by Maggie Penman

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu summoned ambassadors of countries that voted for a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements. He sharply criticized the U.S. for abstaining.

Benjamin Netanyahu To Visit The White House In November

7:54pm September 16, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The meeting signals a possible smoothing of relations between the heads of state after the Israeli prime minister's critical remarks about President Obama's plan to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.

President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have had a rocky relationship.

Bad To Worse: Iran Deal Strains Obama-Netanyahu Relationship

10:04am December 02, 2013

by Ari Shapiro

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emerged as one of the loudest international critics of the nuclear deal with Iran. It's just his latest clash with President Obama.

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