Amid declarations of the strong friendship between Israel and the United States, the differing approaches to the best way to stop Iran’s nuclear program were evident on Mr. Biden’s trip to Jerusalem.
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Israeli Security Officials Are Divided Over Iran Nuclear Deal
Though the government has opposed any deal with Iran, officials in the Israeli military and its intelligence wing are arguing in favor of a treaty.
Israel Is Between Governments. Will Biden’s Visit Help Yair Lapid?
President Biden’s visit during an Israeli election campaign may have been unavoidable, given that voters are heading to the polls for a fifth time in under four years.
Biden, Battered at Home, Basks in Unvarnished Praise in Israel
The U.S. president, on the first day of a trip to the Mideast, received the sort of rapturous welcome he can only dream about in Washington.
Israel’s Parliament Dissolves, Paving Way for Election in November
The decision brought down the coalition government and installed Yair Lapid, a centrist, as interim prime minister. Exhausted and exasperated Israelis will be asked to vote again in November.
Israeli Government Collapse Gives Netanyahu Another Chance at Power
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, lost power last year. But his base hasn’t abandoned him, and he could return to office after a snap election this fall.
Israeli Government Collapse Gives Netanyahu Another Chance at Power
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, lost power last year. But his base hasn’t abandoned him, and he could return to office after a snap election this fall.
Why Does Israel Have So Many Elections?
Israelis are heading back to the polls for the fifth time in under four years.
Israel’s Government Collapses, Setting Up 5th Election in 3 Years
The governing coalition decided to dissolve Parliament, plunging the country back into paralysis and throwing a political lifeline to Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli Government Loses Parliament Majority, Raising Prospect of Election
Increasing tensions between Israeli authorities and Palestinians have put pressure on the government, leading to the possibility of a fifth election in three years.