Palestinian landowners will now be able to move ahead with lawsuits to recover privately owned property on which nearly 4,000 Jewish homes had been built in the occupied West Bank.
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Netanyahu Corruption Trial Begins, Taking Israel Into Uncharted Territory
The prime minister’s trial is expected to last a year or more, with the first witnesses not expected to testify for months. He has long maintained his innocence.
Israelis Find Little to Love in Their New Government, Except No More Elections
Right-wingers felt betrayed by Netanyahu’s surrender of half the government. Gantz voters felt betrayed by almost everything else in a power-sharing deal.
Israel Edges Closer to 4th Election as Unity Talks Falter
After a year of political deadlock, lawmakers have just 21 days to come up with a formula for a majority government.
Will the Coronavirus End Israel’s Political Paralysis?
Benny Gantz, who had been seeking to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now talking with his rival about forming a unity government amid the public health crisis.
Israeli Election Rivals Seek Deadline Extension to Form Unity Government
Down to the wire in their negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, asked for more time to resolve their differences.
Israeli Parliament Speaker Quits, Easing Constitutional Turmoil
The resignation of Yuli Edelstein, an ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will allow opposition lawmakers to take control of the legislative process.
Citing Threat to Israeli Democracy, Netanyahu Opponents Take Battle to Supreme Court
Critics accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of a “coup d’état” under the cover of the coronavirus. He says he is saving lives.
Israel’s Coronavirus Crisis Lets Netanyahu Seize the Initiative
Amid a yearlong political and legal imbroglio, a deadly contagion may give Israel’s embattled prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, a new lease on political life.
Israel Faces a Defining Question: How Much Democracy Should Arabs Get?
Netanyahu could be ousted if Jewish lawmakers accept Arab support. But to many Israelis, that is unthinkable.