Though he has been dead 27 years, Mr. Begin’s legacy is being selectively invoked by parties across the political spectrum ahead of the April 9 election.
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Twitter Network Uses Fake Accounts to Promote Netanyahu, Israel Watchdog Finds
A network of hundreds of social media accounts, many of them fake, was used to smear opponents of the Israeli prime minister, investigators found.
Ahead of Israel’s Election, Gantz’s Meme-Inspiring Missteps Embolden Netanyahu
Nothing played out as expected this past week, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vulnerability seemed to recede a bit as his challenger faltered.
Netanyahu Says Golan Heights Move ‘Proves You Can’ Keep Occupied Territory
If Israel takes territory “in a defensive war, then it’s ours,” Prime Minister Netanyahu said, a precedent that could apply to the West Bank. Legal experts disagreed.
Israel and Hamas Trade Fire Over Rocket Attack
Israel’s military said it fired at Hamas targets hours after a rocket from Gaza hit a house about 20 miles north of Tel Aviv. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blamed Hamas for the attack and vowed to respond forcefully.
Trump, With Netanyahu, Formally Recognizes Israel’s Authority Over Golan Heights
The president’s decision was a valuable political gift to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a few weeks before he faces voters in Israel in a closely fought election.
Trump to Meet Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Reinforcing Close Ties
President Trump is fresh off news that an inquiry did not find evidence of a conspiracy with Russia, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel faces indictment on charges of bribery and fraud.
Gaza Rocket Sets Off Daylong Battle Between Hamas and Israel
Israel and Hamas exchanged fire after a rocket struck near Tel Aviv. The battle created a political crisis for Israel’s prime minister but no deaths were reported.
Netanyahu Lands in U.S., but New Scandal Could Mar His Big Moment
With an election weeks away, the Israeli leader’s trip to Washington was supposed to show off his statesmanship. But controversy followed him here.
Pompeo Denounces Hezbollah in Lebanon, With an Israeli Audience in Mind
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s attack on Hezbollah is expected to give a boost to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.