Netanyahu's chaotic first month Mass protests. International condemnation. The sacking of one of his most trusted ministers. Axios · Jan 25, 2023
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Wieghs In On Controversial Judicial Reforms “It will harm the foundations of the State of Israel, its economy and its citizens, and it may tear the rope that connects us all” Zenger · Jan 19, 2023
Israeli-Turkish Ties Continue Despite Concerns Over Hamas Terrrorism Turkey remains the main lifeline for the Palestinian terrorist organization where Hamas has operated there and have taken lives. Zenger · Jan 19, 2023
In major ruling, Israeli Supreme Court revokes appointment of senior minister Aryeh Deri The decision could dramatically escalate the constitutional crisis in Israel. Axios · Jan 18, 2023
Israeli President Vows To Avoid Constitutional Crisis Which Could Tear ‘Our Nation Apart’ Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Sunday that "profound" disagreement over the government's judicial reform plan was tearing the country apart, and vowed to work towards averting a constitutional crisis Zenger · Jan 16, 2023
An Echo Of American Politics? Many In Israeli Politics Now Worry About Civil War Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended his government's judicial reform plan and called on opposition leaders to stop threatening "civil war" and speaking of "the destruction of the state Zenger · Jan 16, 2023
Netanyahu moving ahead on legal overhaul despite outcry Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government plans to charge ahead with an overhaul of the country’s judicial system The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023
Israel's Herzog seeks to avert crisis over judicial shakeup plan Israel's president warned on Sunday that the country faced a constitutional crisis over a contested plan to rein in the judiciary and said he was mediating between parties. Reuters · Jan 15, 2023
Israel’s President Condemns Talk Of “Civil War” From Opposition Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday appealed to politicians and the general public to tone down the rhetoric amid threats. Zenger · Jan 11, 2023
Israeli President Invites Türkiye’s Erdogan to Visit, Receives Envoy Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday invited his Turkish counterpart President Tayyip Erdogan to visit the country as he received Ankara's new ambassador in another token of the countries' recently warming ties. Last year, Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, was the first Israeli leader to visit Türkiye since 2008,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023
Israeli president invites Turkey's Erdogan to visit, receives envoy Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday invited his Turkish counterpart President Tayyip Erdogan to visit the country as he received Ankara's new ambassador in another token of the countries' recently warming ties. Reuters · Jan 11, 2023
Israeli president urges polarised politicians to 'lower the temperature' President Isaac Herzog appealed to Israeli politicians on Tuesday to "lower the temperature" amid confrontional exchanges between the new hardline nationalist coalition government and the centre-left opposition. Reuters · Jan 10, 2023
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
Netanyahu sworn in as prime minister of right-wing Israeli government Benjamin Netanyahu was sworn in as Israeli prime minister for a sixth time on Thursday, taking the helm of a coalition government that many analysts are calling the most right-wing in the country's history. France 24 · Dec 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 28, 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
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022 Israeli Envoy Named in Türkiye after Years of Strain Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan received the credentials of Israel's new ambassador to Türkiye on Tuesday, as the two countries normalize ties after four years of strain. Türkiye and Israel began improving relations with high-level visits this year including Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Ankara.
Reuters · Dec 25, 2022 Israel's president urges protection of people's rights as far right eyes legal revisions Israel's president voiced concern for the well-being of all members of the public regardless of their identity or values on Sunday after far-right members of the incoming government called for revisions to anti-discrimination laws.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 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…
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.
Reuters · Dec 21, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu says he has secured deal to form new government Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Wednesday he had secured a deal to form a new government after weeks of unexpectedly tough negotiations with religious and far-right coalition partners.
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 9, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu gets extension until Dec. 21 to form government Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu will have until Dec. 21 to form a new government after getting a 10-day extension on Friday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 9, 2022 Netanyahu Requests More Time to Form Government Israel's incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested on Thursday from President Isaac Herzog a full 14-day extension to present the new government. "Some issues related to roles have yet to be agreed upon" in coalition negotiations, Netanyahu wrote in the letter to Herzog. “We are in the midst of negotiations…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 8, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu Moves Closer to Coalition Deal Israel's prime-minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu struck a deal with an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party Thursday on allocating cabinet jobs in a key step towards forming a government ahead of a looming deadline. The deal announced overnight promises the Shas party five ministerial jobs in Netanyahu's incoming government, which is expected to…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022 Israel’s Netanyahu Needs One More Party for Coalition, May Seek More Time Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu was still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority on Wednesday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming. The deal with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), announced late on Tuesday, promised Netanyahu control of…