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.
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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.
World Leaders, Gathering to Mark Holocaust, Are Urged to Fight ‘Deadly Cancer’
The extraordinary meeting, timed to Monday’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, heard warnings about the present-day rise in anti-Jewish violence.
Israeli Supreme Court Removes an Obstacle for Netanyahu
The court was asked to consider whether a prime ministerial candidate charged with serious crimes can form a new government. It ruled that the petition was premature.
Netanyahu Seeks Immunity From Israeli Corruption Charges
His request to Parliament is a rare move, and a potentially unpopular one, heading into a general election. But it could keep the Israeli leader out of court.
Netanyahu Won Over His Party. Can He Win Over Israel?
Handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a victory in a Likud leadership primary, a tiny fraction of voters may have prolonged Israel’s political deadlock.