Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need to change — but disagree on how.
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Netanyahu to Return to Power in Israel as Lapid Concedes Defeat
After five elections in less than four years, Israel will have a stable government for the first time since 2019. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition could test the constitutional framework and social fabric.
Netanyahu Holds Slight Lead in Israeli Election, Exit Polls Show
If the right-wing bloc does eke out a narrow victory, it will allow Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, to return to office even as he stands trial on corruption charges.
Israeli-Lebanese Maritime Deal Marks a Milestone, With Limitations
The U.S.-brokered deal has stirred fierce debate in Israel between some who view it as an achievement and others as a dangerous capitulation.
As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history of extreme views.
Israel and Lebanon Reach Landmark Maritime Agreement
If ratified by both governments, the deal is expected to avert the immediate threat of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and could eventually help salve energy shortages.
Deadly Shooting at Israeli Checkpoint Sets Jerusalem on Edge
Surging violence claimed the lives of four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier over the weekend, raising tensions on the eve of a Jewish holiday.
Israel and Turkey to Restore Full Diplomatic Ties
A four-year chill in relations has thawed in recent months, and the two nations, once close regional allies, will now exchange ambassadors again.
After 3-Day Gaza Conflict, a Cease-Fire Holds: Key Takeaways
The conflict may have dealt a severe blow to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Gaza militant group, and strengthened the hand of Israel’s interim prime minister, Yair Lapid.
Israel and Palestinian Militants Reach a Cease-Fire
The truce appeared to end a three-day conflict in Gaza that barely changed the status quo in Israel and the occupied territories, but revealed splits among rival Palestinian militias.