Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the former television host and centrist opposition leader as a lightweight. Now Mr. Lapid has a chance to oust him.
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Netanyahu Fails to Form New Israeli Government, Prolonging Deadlock
The prime minister’s opponents may now get a chance to oust him from power. But it is too soon to write off Benjamin Netanyahu, a political survivor.
Israel Election Results Show Stalemate
Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his opponents won a majority in Israel’s fourth election in two years, deepening Israel’s political crisis.
Israelis and Palestinians Remember the Slain, Home Alone or Online En Masse
With Israel’s cemeteries closed, Memorial Day mourning had to adapt to the coronavirus lockdown. An alternative ceremony bringing together Israelis and Palestinians attracted 170,000 people online.
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 Election Gives Edge to Netanyahu, Initial Results Show
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have bested his challenger, Benny Gantz, in Israel’s third election in a year, but fell short of winning a majority.
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.
What’s Next for Netanyahu, and Israel?
The corruption case against Benjamin Netanyahu, the first Israeli prime minister indicted while in office, has raised unprecedented legal questions for both him and the country.
After 2 Elections and 3 Tries, Israel Is No Closer to Forming a New Government
Benny Gantz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s top rival, failed to break the yearlong deadlock. The challenge now goes to Parliament, and probably to a third election.
As Netanyahu Fails to Form a Government, Benny Gantz Gets a Chance to Try
The former army chief will have 28 days to assemble a coalition government for the fiercely divided country. Otherwise, a third election could follow.