Netanyahu’s corruption trial opens

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was forced to appear before the Jerusalem District Court to attend the first session of his trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of…

Who is to blame for third round of elections?

With less than two days ahead of the seemingly inevitable dissolution of the 22nd Israeli Parliament, or Knesset in Hebrew, Jerusalem’s political rivals are gearing up for their respective campaigns,…

Will Netanyahu be granted immunity?

Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit formally submitted his intended-indictment against Benjamin Netanyahu to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, beginning a 30-day period in which the Prime Minister is entitled to request…

Political turmoil: pending Netanyahu indictment

Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his decision to indict Incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. In a televised address to the…

PM Netanyahu rejects all allegations of corruption

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared, during a closed meeting with senior cabinet ministers and Knesset members of his ruling Likud party, that he does not anticipate elections would be moved…