Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, is on the verge of losing power as his opponents strike a deal that would replace him with an ultranationalist, Naftali Bennett.
Author: PATRICK KINGSLEY
Pressure Grows on Israel Coalition, and Netanyahu Vows to Fight On
The deal to form a new government papered over sharp differences among the parties on vital issues, which could cause the fragile alliance to sputter.
Israeli Opposition Makes Deal to Topple Netanyahu: Live Updates
A broad alliance led by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid says it has the votes to form a government and oust Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister.
Israel on Edge as Politicians Wrangle Over Coalition to Oust Netanyahu
Opposition politicians spent Monday locked in last-minute negotiations to form a bloc to force out Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader.
Israel Moves Toward Coalition Deal That Could Sideline Netanyahu
Naftali Bennett, an ultranationalist, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, have moved closer to forming a fragile coalition government that would oust the longtime prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel and Hamas Agree to End Brief War
The agreement is expected to conclude a battle in which Hamas fired rockets into Israel and Israel bombed targets in Gaza. More than 200 people were killed.
Israel and Hamas Agree to a Cease-Fire
The agreement to halt hostilities followed days of efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United Nations, and pressure by President Biden.
Why Did the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Explode Now?
A little-noticed police action in Jerusalem last month was one of several incidents that led to the current crisis.
Conflict Spirals Across Israel and the Palestinian Territories
An American envoy landed in Israel for cease-fire talks with Palestinians and Israelis. But as of Saturday evening, there was no sign of a letup in fighting and a media center in Gaza was destroyed.
Conflict Between Israel and Palestinians Continues to Escalate
Rioting and mob violence between Arabs and Jews tore through towns and cities across Israel. Rockets from Gaza and Israeli airstrikes continued to kill civilians.