Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu
Thousands protested against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu across Israel on Saturday night, demanding he resign over alleged corruption and a resurgence of coronavirus cases.
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Thousands protest in Jerusalem to demand Netanyahu’s resignation
Thousands of Israelis protested Tuesday in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, demanding his resignation as the government comes under fire over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Palestinians say ready for direct talks with Israel
The Palestinians are prepared to renew long-stalled peace talks with Israel and to agree to “minor” territorial concessions, according to a counter-proposal to a contentious US plan.
Israel warned at UN against annexation but US gives green light
The United Nations and European and Arab powers on Wednesday warned Israel that its plans to annex Palestinian land would deal a major blow to peace but the United States offered its green light.
Israel top court approves coalition deal, new govt to be sworn in May 13
Israel’s Supreme Court approves a coalition deal between Netanyahu and Benny Gantz.
Israel’s High court hears challenges to coalition deal
Israel’s Supreme Court on Monday tackled the vexed question of whether a political deal to form a coalition government after three inconclusive elections in less than a year is actually legal.
Israel’s Netanyahu, Gantz agree to form unity government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a historic deal Monday with one-time rival parliament speaker Benny Gantz to form a unity government, ending the country’s worst-ever political crisis.
Israel MPs tasked with ending deadlock over unity govt
Israel’s president on Thursday tasked parliament with forming a government after its centrist speaker Benny Gantz failed to reach a unity deal with right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel right-wing parties boycott parliament re-opening
Israeli right-wing parties backing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boycotted the re-opening of parliament Monday to protest what they called the “dictatorial” conduct of their centrist rivals.
Israel president taps Gantz to form government
Israel’s president on Sunday tapped ex-military chief Benny Gantz to form a government, calling for an end to a year of political stalemate to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Indicted Netanyahu claims victory in polls
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory on Tuesday in Israel’s general election, with exit polls putting the indicted premier in a strong position to form the next government.
Trump unveils Mideast plan favourable to Israel, angering Palestinians
President Donald Trump released his long delayed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan Tuesday, promising “a new dawn,” but angry Palestinians called it biased and deserving to go in the “dustbin of history.”
Netanyahu asks parliament for immunity
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday asked parliament for immunity, weeks after the embattled premier was indicted on a range of corruption charges.
Nethanyahu cuts short rally after Gaza rocket fire alert
Sirens warning of rocket fire from Gaza cut short a rally by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday evening as he campaigned for his party’s primaries the following day, public television reported.
Netanyahu officially indicted for corruption
An indictment charging Netanyahu with corruption is officially submitted.
Polls loom as Gantz can’t form government
Israel edged ever closer to a third general election in a year Wednesday, as Benny Gantz announced his Blue and White coalition – the winner of the most seats in September’s national poll – was unable to form a government.
US says Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas not illegal
US no longer believes that Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories are illegal.
Contradictions in the Middle east of Terrorists and settlers
The conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians has been recently overshadowed by new conflicts and wars in the Middle East. But during the past week, two events have reminded us that this decades long conflict is still smoldering on.
Netanyahu pre-indictment hearing ends
A four-day hearing into allegations of corruption against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to an end on Monday, one of his lawyers said.
Arab parties back Gantz to form government
Israel’s Arab-dominated Joint List party moved to back Benny Gantz.
Israelis vote in polls to determine Netanyahu’s fate
Israel begins voting in its second election in five months.
Netanyahu plans to annex West Bank’s Jordan Valley
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention on Tuesday to annex the Jordan Valley, a large swathe of the occupied West Bank, if he wins a closely contested election just a week away.
Court stops Netanyahu bid to have cameras at polling stations
Benjamin Netanyahu fails in a bid to have cameras installed at Israeli voting stations.
Hezbollah warns Israel against future attacks
Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader said on Monday that while a flare-up with Israel at the border was over, the episode had launched a “new phase” in which the Iran-backed group no longer has red lines.
Hezbollah missiles target Israeli army base
Israel’s military said on Sunday anti-tank missiles from Lebanon targeted an army base and vehicles and that it responded with fire into southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah, Israel on ‘war footing’ over attacks
Hezbollah said on Saturday its field commanders were ready to respond to an attack a week ago that the Lebanese group blamed on Israeli drones, after Israel’s military ordered extra forces to deploy near the border.
Clashes in Jerusalem ahead of Jewish, Muslim holidays
Israeli police and Palestinian worshippers clashed at a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site on Sunday as overlapping Jewish and Muslim holidays led to tensions there, an AFP journalist reported.
US dangles $50 billion ‘peace carrot’
The Trump administration launched a $50 billion economic formula for Israeli-Palestinian peace on Tuesday, saying an investment program for the Palestinians was a precondition for ending the decades-old conflict.
Trump’s Peace Plan Needs Political Solutions First, Then Economic Promises
US President Donald Trump announced his “deal of the century”, a peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Netanyahu’s wife convicted of fraud
An Israeli court Sunday convicted the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraudulently using state funds for meals, under a plea bargain which dropped more severe charges.
