Ismail Haniya said Israel was delaying the easing of restrictions on border-crossers and arbitrarily modifying fishing zones as a “form of blackmail.”
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Sara Netanyahu Cuts Plea Deal in Catering Case
The wife of Israel’s prime minister was accused of misusing about $100,000 in public funds. The prime minister’s own corruption case still looms over his run for another term.
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Has Right to Annex Parts of West Bank
Ambassador David M. Friedman opened the door to American acceptance of Israel’s annexation of parts of the West Bank, a move that would violate international law.
New Palestinian Premier Warns of a ‘Very Hot Summer’
The Palestinian Authority could collapse if a financial standoff with Israel is not resolved, Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh says in an interview.
Is Netanyahu Toast?
Benjamin Netanyahu has rebounded from so many political defeats that he is called a magician. This time, the Israeli prime minister may not have another rabbit in his hat.
What You Need to Know About Israel’s New Elections
Just seven weeks after one nationwide vote, Israel is preparing for a second election. It’s the first time in the country’s history that a newly elected government failed to form a coalition.
In Israel’s New Election Campaign, Right Battles Right
The fight between the secular right and the religious right thwarted Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempt to form a government and has eclipsed the old left-right divide.
Israel Is Back in Election Mode and in Uncharted Territory
The morning after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s staggering failure to form a government, recriminations flew, giving a taste of the contentious campaigning ahead.
After Coalition Talks Crumble, Israel on Course for Another Election
Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to have an easy path back to power. But his efforts ran aground on a power struggle among his potential partners.
Israel Faces Prospect of New Election as Netanyahu’s Coalition Talks Stall
After elections last month, Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to have an easy path back to power. But a deadlock between his potential partners shows no sign of easing.