To understand the paralysis in Israel’s political system, think of a Mexican standoff, like in a Quentin Tarantino movie, minus the guns.
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Netanyahu’s Amazing Reversal: Election Loser to Presumptive Premier
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.
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.
Netanyahu and Gantz Agree on Unity, but Not on What It Means
The prime minister called on his rival, Benny Gantz, to meet right away, in a dramatic bid to remain in power. His opponents called it just posturing.
Israel Election Could Turn on Ugly Breakup of an Odd Couple
For Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former deputy Avigdor Liberman, Israel’s do-over election will cap a love-hate saga of three decades.
Half of Israelis Want Netanyahu Out. But Do They Want Benny Gantz In?
By all rights, the ex-army chief gunning for Mr. Netanyahu’s job should be in a commanding position heading into the Sept. 17 vote. But his missteps have kept the race even.
Israelis Brace for a New Election. The Real Contest May Come Later.
With polls showing the major parties deadlocked, Israelis already seem to be looking past the Sept. 17 election to the bruising coalition negotiations expected to follow.
What You Need to Know About Israel’s New Elections
Just seven weeks after one nationwide vote, Israel is preparing for a second election. It’s the first time in the country’s history that a newly elected government failed to form a coalition.
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’s Hawkish Defense Minister Resigns and Calls for Early Elections
Avigdor Lieberman accused the Netanyahu government of being soft on the unrest in Gaza, calling a cease-fire with Hamas a “capitulation to terror.”