A week after an election appeared to jeopardize his career, Prime Minister Netanyahu is tapped to assemble a government. Israelis are wondering how it happened.
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In a Twist, Netanyahu Wins a Chance to Keep His Job
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, must now assemble a parliamentary majority, a task that eluded him in the previous election.
Countdown Begins in Israel on Efforts to Forge a Power-Sharing Deal
President Reuven Rivlin has urged Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz to try to form a unity government to extricate the country from political stalemate.
In Israel, Gantz and Netanyahu Start Talks on Possible Unity Government
After Israel’s deadlock election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief opponent, Benny Gantz, agreed to try to negotiate a power-sharing deal.
In Israel’s New Election Campaign, Right Battles Right
The fight between the secular right and the religious right thwarted Benjamin Netanyahu’s attempt to form a government and has eclipsed the old left-right divide.
Israel Is Back in Election Mode and in Uncharted Territory
The morning after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s staggering failure to form a government, recriminations flew, giving a taste of the contentious campaigning ahead.
After Coalition Talks Crumble, Israel on Course for Another Election
Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to have an easy path back to power. But his efforts ran aground on a power struggle among his potential partners.
Israel Faces Prospect of New Election as Netanyahu’s Coalition Talks Stall
After elections last month, Benjamin Netanyahu seemed to have an easy path back to power. But a deadlock between his potential partners shows no sign of easing.
With 2 Days Left, Israel’s Netanyahu Struggles to Form a Government
Ultranationalist versus ultrareligious: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s potential partners are at loggerheads over a military draft law.
Israel Election Live Updates: As Gantz Concedes, Netanyahu Set for Victory
The Blue and White alliance conceded the race on Wednesday, as Mr. Netanyahu’s Likud party was in a better position to form a governing coalition.