President Reuven Rivlin has urged Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz to try to form a unity government to extricate the country from political stalemate.
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Weeknight Dinner Around the World
We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.
In Israel, Gantz and Netanyahu Start Talks on Possible Unity Government
After Israel’s deadlock election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief opponent, Benny Gantz, agreed to try to negotiate a power-sharing deal.
Israel’s Arab Parties Back Benny Gantz to End Netanyahu’s Grip
Ayman Odeh, leader of the Arab Joint List, said his group would support a government by Mr. Gantz to keep Benjamin Netanyahu from getting a new term.
Arabic Readers in Israel Have to Hope the Border Guards Are Sloppy
Books by famed Arab authors, and Arabic translations of writers like Orwell and Joyce, are scarce because of an Israeli ban on imports from Lebanon, Syria and Iraq.
Netanyahu and Gantz Agree on Unity, but Not on What It Means
The prime minister called on his rival, Benny Gantz, to meet right away, in a dramatic bid to remain in power. His opponents called it just posturing.
After a Divisive Israeli Election, Calls for Unity
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who tried to win on the strength of his right-wing and religious base, appears to have fallen short of a majority.
Israel’s Arab Politicians Emerge With New Political Heft
A higher voter turnout translated into power for Israel’s Arab alliance, opening up possibilities for a more influential role in the political arena.
Netanyahu Is in Trouble, and Other Takeaways From the Israeli Election
Israeli voters went to the polls on Tuesday for the second time in five months. The results aren’t certain, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to gain the support he had hoped for.
After Tight Israeli Election, Netanyahu’s Tenure Appears Perilous
The winner of Israel’s do-over election was too close to call early Wednesday, but exit polls pointed to serious obstacles for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.