Israel’s prime minister has shut down the courts and ordered the government to track people by their cellphone data in the name of fighting an epidemic.
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Israel’s Coronavirus Crisis Lets Netanyahu Seize the Initiative
Amid a yearlong political and legal imbroglio, a deadly contagion may give Israel’s embattled prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, a new lease on political life.
Israel Faces a Defining Question: How Much Democracy Should Arabs Get?
Netanyahu could be ousted if Jewish lawmakers accept Arab support. But to many Israelis, that is unthinkable.
Ace of Base: Why Netanyahu Seems Unsinkable
The Israeli prime minister’s fervent base can make President Trump’s look pallid. And they don’t care that he has been charged with corruption.
Israel’s Election: 7 Takeaways
Benjamin Netanyahu has a narrow lead in Israel’s third general election in year, but he still might not be able to form a government.
Israeli Election Gives Edge to Netanyahu, Initial Results Show
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have bested his challenger, Benny Gantz, in Israel’s third election in a year, but fell short of winning a majority.
The Israel Election (Round 3): Here’s What You Need to Know
Monday’s vote has become a plebiscite on Benjamin Netanyahu, who was indicted on corruption charges in November.
Israeli Slugfest:The Campaign in Pictures
Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz, battling to break a yearlong stalemate, wind up in the mud.
An Israeli Political Aide Confided to His Rabbi. He Was Being Recorded.
A strategist for Benny Gantz denigrated the candidate while seeking pastoral advice. But the rabbi who taped him, it turns out, has close ties to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump’s Plan Backs Israeli Settlements. So Why Are Settlers Unhappy?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected the U.S. peace plan would gain him votes in Monday’s election. It might not work out that way.