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Can third elections still be stopped? – analysis

Can third elections still be stopped? – analysis

A controversial law passed in January 2018 made the state fund primary campaigns for the Likud’s Knesset slate instead of donors. But donations are still… Read More ›

High Court petition to oust Netanyahu is not the way

High Court petition to oust Netanyahu is not the way

Opinion: The prime minister’s opponents want to the courts to decide whether he can remain in power while facing indictments, but such a step could… Read More ›

Terrorist who killed Itamar Ben-Gal sentenced to life in prison

Terrorist who killed Itamar Ben-Gal sentenced to life in prison

Asi, a 19-year-old Israeli Arab resident of Jaffa, stabbed 29-year-old Ben-Gal in February 2018, while he was waiting at a bus stop near the entrance… Read More ›

Netanyahu ignores charges during first cabinet meeting since indictment

Netanyahu ignores charges during first cabinet meeting since indictment

PM opts to focus on the situation in Gaza and the protests in Iran, avoiding completely the topic of the indictment brought against him last… Read More ›

ISRAEL MEDIA REVIEW: Every party has a pooper: 6 things to know for November 24

ISRAEL MEDIA REVIEW: Every party has a pooper: 6 things to know for November 24

Gideon Sa’ar takes aim at Netanyahu publicly, while others are doing so quietly. So who is crashing Likud — the mutineers or the leader who… Read More ›

Israeli PM’s Party Support Is Key To His Political Survival

Israeli PM’s Party Support Is Key To His Political Survival

  JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked to project business as usual Sunday as he returned to work following his indictment on corruption… Read More ›

Netanyahu, it’s time to step down – comment

Netanyahu, it’s time to step down – comment

The harsh and severe indictment filed against Netanyahu came while he is still serving as prime minister. This is an unhealthy situation, one that is… Read More ›

Netanyahu calls decision to indict him an ‘attempted coup’

Netanyahu calls decision to indict him an ‘attempted coup’

Enraged PM goes on the offensive, slamming AG and police investigators, who he claims were ‘after him’; 2 other defendants, Elovich and Mozes, also issue… Read More ›

In US, Netanyahu indictment seen as cross-Atlantic version of Trump saga

In US, Netanyahu indictment seen as cross-Atlantic version of Trump saga

US president’s defenders and detractors, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and pundit Mark Levin, note parallels between impeachment hearings and Israeli leader’s legal woes   WASHINGTON… Read More ›

Settlements are illegal, 14 UNSC members tell an isolated US

Settlements are illegal, 14 UNSC members tell an isolated US

The UNSC has held that the Israeli activity over the pre-1967 lines is illegal under international law. This includes activity in east Jerusalem, the Golan… Read More ›

Gantz concedes failure, cannot form government

Gantz concedes failure, cannot form government

Having failed to form a coalition, Benny Gantz reportedly tells the president he will continue in his efforts to build a government during the 21… Read More ›

Analysis: Accusing Netanyahu of stealing election, Gantz launches campaign for another

Analysis: Accusing Netanyahu of stealing election, Gantz launches campaign for another

Repeatedly contrasting his own outlook with Netanyahu’s, the Blue and White chief succeeds in painting a picture of two different leaders and two different Israels… Read More ›

Syria is an increasingly dangerous chessboard for Iran in the Middle East

Syria is an increasingly dangerous chessboard for Iran in the Middle East

Iran has so many forces in Syria that in 2018 the US included in its official policy the “removal of all Iranian-led forces and proxies… Read More ›

Liberman: Israel on track for 3rd election, Netanyahu, Gantz to blame

Liberman: Israel on track for 3rd election, Netanyahu, Gantz to blame

Yisrael Beytenu leader says Netanyahu made the Likud party ‘slaves’ for the ultra-Orthodox, while the Blue and White leader Gantz failed to accept the president’s… Read More ›

At least 11 killed in Syria strikes, 7 of them likely Iranian, war monitor says

At least 11 killed in Syria strikes, 7 of them likely Iranian, war monitor says

Identities of foreigners killed in attacks not immediately confirmed; Russia denounces Israeli strikes, calling them a ‘wrong move’   At least 11 “fighters” were killed… Read More ›

Does U.S. shift on settlements increase the chances for peace?

Does U.S. shift on settlements increase the chances for peace?

There is importance in stating the truth even if it doesn’t have a direct tangible outcome.   In any conflict there is value in making… Read More ›

Israel welcomes U.S. reversal on settlements as Palestinians fume

Israel welcomes U.S. reversal on settlements as Palestinians fume

Netanyahu thanks White House for saying settlements not illegal, urges Palestinians to hold final status talks, but PA says Trump administration has ruled itself out… Read More ›

In pivot, US says it no longer regards Israel’s West Bank settlements as illegal

In pivot, US says it no longer regards Israel’s West Bank settlements as illegal

Repudiating 1978 opinion that settlements are ‘inconsistent with international law,’ Secretary Pompeo tells press that previous designation ‘has not advanced the cause of peace’  … Read More ›

Lies, damned lies and the Gaza Strip

Lies, damned lies and the Gaza Strip

Opinion: Despite Netanyahu’s proclamations of victory following the latest round of cross-border fighting, Hamas and Islamic Jihad are still there, and only long-term ceasefire arrangement… Read More ›

Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Democrats invite Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry

Invitation comes ahead of second week of public hearings; Pelosi says if president doesn’t like what he is hearing, he should come and talk, instead… Read More ›