After a day of rising tensions, which saw a far-right march in Jerusalem and incendiary balloons launched from Gaza, Israel’s new coalition government ordered airstrikes against Hamas.
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Departure of Netanyahu Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties
The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.
Shift in Israel Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties
The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.
For Israel’s Netanyahu, the Official Residence Became a Fortress
After a year of protests outside Balfour, the prime minister’s house, Israelis are debating what role they played in Benjamin Netanyahu’s downfall.
Israel’s New Coalition Takes First Steps, Including Mending Fences With U.S.
The new government announced a new approach to foreign policy, but gave the go-ahead to a far-right march that critics fear will lead to violence.
Netanyahu Ousted as Israeli Parliament Votes in New Government
An unlikely coalition prevailed against the country’s longest-serving leader. Now it must get its disparate factions to work together.
Netanyahu Opponents Celebrate at Tel Aviv Rally
People thronged Rabin Square, cheering over the removal of a divisive prime minister, but worrying about the new one.
The new government is expected to hold the line on big security issues.
Topics like a Palestinian state, or starting new hostilities with Syria and Hezbollah, could blow the coalition apart over the member’s ideological issues.
Tumult Disrupts Israeli Parliament as Netanyahu Era Ends
Naftali Bennett, heckled and insulted, replaced Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by the narrowest of margins.
Your Monday Briefing
Israel’s parliament ousted Benjamin Netanyahu