The Israeli electorate remains divided over the former prime minister, even as his continuing trial on corruption charges has mostly dropped out of the headlines.
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Why Does Israel Keep Having So Many Elections?
A divided electorate and shifting alliances make for a delicate balance in the country’s voting outcomes and lawmakers’ ability to hold diverse blocs together.
Another Israeli Election Looms, and a Familiar Face Plans a Comeback
Ousted from the prime minister’s office 16 months ago, Benjamin Netanyahu, the leading candidate, is out to prove his political obituaries were premature.
Israeli-Lebanese Maritime Deal Marks a Milestone, With Limitations
The U.S.-brokered deal has stirred fierce debate in Israel between some who view it as an achievement and others as a dangerous capitulation.
As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history of extreme views.
Deadly Shooting at Israeli Checkpoint Sets Jerusalem on Edge
Surging violence claimed the lives of four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier over the weekend, raising tensions on the eve of a Jewish holiday.
Lessons Learned, Israel’s Unlikely Islamist Kingmaker Looks Ahead
Mansour Abbas, the first Arab politician to lead his party into an Israeli governing coalition, says the yearlong experiment was just a beginning.
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.
Biden’s Relationship With Netanyahu Blows Hot and Cold
The U.S. president has often spoken fondly of Israel’s former prime minister, but relations between the two have also had low points.
Yair Lapid, Israel’s New Prime Minister, Played the Long Game to Power
Once mocked for his inexperience and perceived arrogance, Israel’s caretaker premier taught voters a lesson in political maturity and humility.