Increasing tensions between Israeli authorities and Palestinians have put pressure on the government, leading to the possibility of a fifth election in three years.
Tag: Bennett, Naftali
Israel’s Teetering Government Breathes Again as Arab Party Rejoins
A small Islamist party decided to end its freeze on participating in the fragile eight-way coalition, granting it at least a temporary reprieve.
Painful Stories Emerge From Mariupol, While Combat Rages to the East
With its forces making only slow progress and enduring heavy losses, Russia now plans to annex eastern parts of Ukraine after a sham election, the U.S. says.
Israel Condemns Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov’s Comments as Antisemitic
Israel’s response is among the fiercest criticism it has leveled at the Russian government since the invasion of Ukraine.
A Site Holy to Jews and Muslims Returns as the Nexus of Conflict
The skirmishes between Palestinians and Israeli police at the Aqsa Mosque, known to Jews as Temple Mount, are laden with national and religious symbolism.
New Rocket Fire From Gaza Follows Rising Tensions in Israel
The first strike from Gaza in several months came just days after clashes in and around the Aqsa Mosque compound, a sacred site for both Muslims and Jews.
Israel’s Ukraine Policy Prompts Scrutiny of Russian-Israeli Oligarchs
Israel has expressed solidarity with Ukraine but avoided direct criticism of Russia, raising questions about Russian-Israeli businessmen close to the Kremlin.
Wave of Terrorism in Israel Defies a Simple Narrative
Four recent deadly attacks have highlighted Palestinian anger over vanishing prospects of a Palestinian state, but the assailants’ diverse backgrounds have left many questions unanswered.
Israel’s Government in Crisis After Senior Lawmaker Quits Coalition
Idit Silman, the de facto government whip, left the coalition, depriving the government of a parliamentary majority. But her move does not mean the opposition can force new elections, at least for now.
Spike in Violence Poses Test for Israel’s Fragile Government
A rash of terrorist attacks has spawned criticism of the government from the left and right, and for opposite reasons. But the coalition’s diversity has constrained its options.