Biden says he looks forward to working with Netanyahu’s new gov’t US president calls Israeli prime minister ‘friend for decades’, ignores concerns about rise of far-right politicians. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022
Who are the ministers leading Israel’s new far-right government? Top ministers in Israel’s new right-wing, religiously conservative cabinet headed by Netanyahu include illegal settlers. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022
Israel swears in most right-wing government in its history Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel's prime minister again. Axios · Dec 29, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public. WEKU · Dec 29, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu returns as PM of Israel’s most far-right gov’t The new government seeks to expand illegal settlements in occupied West Bank and pursue other anti-Palestinian policies. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022
Netanyahu government to make West Bank settlements a top priority Benjamin Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, is returning to power after he was ousted from office last year The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
Netanyahu Government: West Bank Settlements Top Priority Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming hard-line Israeli government put West Bank settlement expansion at the top of its priority list on Wednesday, vowing to legalize dozens of illegally built outposts and annex the occupied territory as part of its coalition deal with ultranationalist allies. The coalition agreements, released a day before the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022
Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation Amendments include revising ministerial fitness standards, meaning officials with suspended sentences can serve in gov’t Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2022
U.S. Jewish leaders warn Israeli officials over incoming right-wing government The Jewish leaders said extremist moves by the new Israeli government could seriously hamper support for Israel in the U.S. Axios · Dec 27, 2022
Israeli Zionist Party Sparks Controversy Among American Jews CJV representing over 2,000 traditional, Orthodox rabbis in American public policy, said the letter had "unrestrained hypocrisy." Zenger · Dec 27, 2022
Six major developments that shaped 2022 for Palestinians The UN called 2022 the deadliest year for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 16 years. Al Jazeera · Dec 26, 2022
Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever to hold office. Netanyahu made the announcement in a phone call to President Isaac Herzog moments… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022
What role will ‘Religious Zionism’ have in the next Israeli govt? Religious Zionism is a growing force in Israel, and will have a strong presence in the next Israeli government. Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022
Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t Benjamin Netanyahu’s agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history. Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022
France 24 · Dec 21, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu forms right-wing coalition government Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has successfully formed a new coalition to govern Israel
Salon · Dec 17, 2022 Israel veers into far-right extremism If this racist and ultra-nationalist government is as bad as it looks, a deadly third intifada is coming soon
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022 Israel’s Knesset elects Netanyahu ally temporary speaker in unusual move Likud party decision to install Yariv Levin makes it possible to change laws before government sworn in
Reuters · Dec 8, 2022 Israel's next finance minister brings religion to the front of economic strategy Israel's incoming finance minister has said his economic strategy will be infused with religious beliefs laid out in the Torah, predicting that this would help the country prosper.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022 The Guardian view on Israel’s threat within: rightwing extremism in government Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is playing with fire by giving racist politicians control over the police and the occupied territories
Axios · Dec 7, 2022 White House holds sensitive meeting on approach to new Israeli government The government is set to include Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich — politicians known for their Jewish supremacist rhetoric.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 5, 2022 Abbas Asserts Palestinians Won’t Surrender Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that the Palestinian people would not surrender and would remain steadfast in the face of the Israeli occupation. Abbas asserted that Palestinians would expand the scope of their peaceful popular resistance. The President was speaking during a televised speech broadcast by Palestine TV at the…
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022 Blinken vows US support for Israel despite unease over govt Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. will not shrink from its unwavering support for Israel despite stark differences with Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu and concerns the Biden administration may have about members of his incoming right-wing government
Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2022 ‘Executed in cold blood’: Palestinians react to public killing Palestinian activists and social media users called for a response against Israeli crimes and killings against them.
Al Jazeera · Dec 1, 2022 Israel’s Netanyahu reaches coalition deal with far-right party Under the deal, Religious Zionism Party is given authority over settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territories.