Ignoring concerns that Saudi Arabia was abusing Israeli spyware to crush dissent at home and abroad, Israel encouraged its companies to work with the kingdom.
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Israel’s New Government Fails to Extend Contentious Citizenship Law
In an early setback for Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, parts of his coalition opposed the law. The opposition refused to come to the rescue.
As Secular Peace Effort Stutters in Israel, Religious Mediators Hope to Step In
The inclusion of an Islamist party in Israel’s government has spurred a group of imams and rabbis hoping to build a religious-based peace movement.
Illegal Settlement Creates Test for Israel’s New Government
The outpost of Evyatar is illegal under Israeli law. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will anger one wing of his coalition if he evicts the settlers, and another if he lets them stay.
Departure of Netanyahu Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties
The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.
Shift in Israel Provides Biden a Chance for Better Ties
The departure of Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is a relief for Democrats, but Iran and the Palestinians could test Mr. Biden’s relations with a fragile new Israeli government.
For Israel’s Netanyahu, the Official Residence Became a Fortress
After a year of protests outside Balfour, the prime minister’s house, Israelis are debating what role they played in Benjamin Netanyahu’s downfall.
Israel’s New Coalition Takes First Steps, Including Mending Fences With U.S.
The new government announced a new approach to foreign policy, but gave the go-ahead to a far-right march that critics fear will lead to violence.
Netanyahu Ousted as Israeli Parliament Votes in New Government
An unlikely coalition prevailed against the country’s longest-serving leader. Now it must get its disparate factions to work together.
Netanyahu Opponents Celebrate at Tel Aviv Rally
People thronged Rabin Square, cheering over the removal of a divisive prime minister, but worrying about the new one.