The Israeli prime minister will face voters on March 2 as a defendant in a criminal case, but without weeks of potentially humiliating parliamentary discussion on the subject.
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Gantz Makes the Best of Being a Third Wheel at the White House
In an unusual diplomatic moment, President Trump met with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his challenger, Benny Gantz, on the eve of releasing a Middle East peace plan.
Trump’s Mideast Plan Could Give Israel Sovereignty Over Much of Jordan Valley
The president, joined by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, will announce the plan at the White House on Tuesday.
Gantz to Meet Trump on Peace Plan, but Alone, Not With Netanyahu
Seemingly cornered into an awkward meeting with his political rival and the U.S. president, Benny Gantz finds a way to avoid aiding Benjamin Netanyahu — without offending the White House.
Gantz to Meet Trump on Peace Plan, but Alone, Not With Netanyahu
Seemingly cornered into an awkward meeting with his political rival and the U.S. president, Benny Gantz finds a way to avoid aiding Benjamin Netanyahu — without offending the White House.
Gantz Will Meet Trump Separately From Netanyahu to Discuss Peace Plan
The surprise announcement means Benny Gantz will avoid an awkward three-way meeting with President Trump that Benjamin Netanyahu had sought to orchestrate at the White House.
Pence’s Trip Lets Him Change the Topic, but Impeachment Intrudes
The vice president’s trip to Israel and Italy gave him ample opportunities to counterprogram the news back home. But impeachment is a hard topic to outrun.
Trump Invites Netanyahu to White House to Discuss Middle East Peace Plan
The invitation could provide a welcome distraction for President Trump, facing an impeachment trial, and for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges.
Holocaust Gathering Lets Some Leaders Score Present-Day Political Points
Dignitaries from across the globe gathered to remember the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
At Holocaust Memorial, a Survivor and Towering Moral Voice Says He ‘Cannot Forgive’
World leaders converged in Jerusalem to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.