The vote’s failure — from defections within the governing bloc and a power move by usually pro-settler opposition lawmakers — could topple the government and throw a lifeline to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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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.
Netanyahu’s Party Leads in Israel Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party took a lead in Israel’s fourth election in two years, but updated exit polls projected a stalemate that could extend Israel’s political deadlock.
As 4th Election Looms, Some Ask: Is Israel’s Democracy Broken?
Voters are heading to the polls in Israel for the fourth time in two years. And with few signs that this vote will break the cycle, many are already bracing for a fifth.
Israeli Election, Take Four: Conservatives vs. Conservatives
After the center-left failed in three elections to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the fourth one is shaping up into a contest among right-wing leaders.
Why Israel Faces a Fourth Election in Just Two Years
What to know as Israel gears up for another vote, this time set for March 23.
Netanyahu Rebuffs a Challenge From Within, Despite Graft Charges
The embattled Israeli prime minister staved off a Likud party leadership challenge, a victory that is likely to perpetuate Israel’s political deadlock.
Netanyahu’s Survival Is Tested as Likud Party Holds Leadership Vote
Israel’s prime minister declares victory over a challenger from within his own party. An exit poll gives him a wide lead.
Breaking Ranks, a Rival Takes on Israel’s Netanyahu From Within
With Israel’s prime minister under indictment, Gideon Saar is challenging him for the Likud party leadership. His chances may be slim, but he has cracked Likud’s united front.
Israel Heads to Record Third Election, Extending Deadlock
Unable to form a government after two elections, the deeply polarized country will return to the polls for a third time in less than a year.