Israeli Prime Minister
Netanyahu’s ‘unprecedented’ corruption trial to open
Middle East
May 24, 2020
Netanyahu’s ‘unprecedented’ corruption trial to open
A new page in Israeli history opens Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first sitting premier to face…
Israel to swear in unity govt, PM insists on West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 17, 2020
Israel to swear in unity govt, PM insists on West Bank annexation
As Israel was set to launch its new unity government Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push on with…
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Jordan warns Israel of ‘massive conflict’ over annexation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Jordan’s king warned Israel of a “massive conflict” if it proceeds with plans to annex large parts…
Israel swears in new government after 3 deadlocked elections
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Israel swears in new government after 3 deadlocked elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — After three deadlocked and divisive elections, and a year and a half of political paralysis, Israel was…
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 13, 2020
Despite virus, Pompeo in Israel to talk West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Israel on Wednesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin…
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
Middle East
May 12, 2020
Israeli army: Soldier killed by rock during West Bank raid
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli soldier was killed on Tuesday morning during a West Bank arrest raid when a rock…
Set for new term, Netanyahu eyes risky West Bank annexation
Middle East
May 9, 2020
Set for new term, Netanyahu eyes risky West Bank annexation
JERUSALEM (AP) — Now that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secured a new term in office, there seems to…
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
Middle East
May 7, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court: Netanyahu may form government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under…
Israel extends coronavirus cell phone surveillance by three weeks
Middle East
May 5, 2020
Israel extends coronavirus cell phone surveillance by three weeks
TEL AVIV (Reuters) — A parliamentary panel on Tuesday authorized Israel’s Shin Bet security service to continue using mobile phone…
Israel top court hears case against Netanyahu coalition deal
Middle East
May 4, 2020
Israel top court hears case against Netanyahu coalition deal
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s Supreme Court was hearing arguments Monday against the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition deal…