Dec 07, 2022
US: will work with Netanyahu government
The statement came as part of remarks by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the liberal J Street advocacy group in Washington. By Erin Viner “We fully respect the…
Dec 02, 2022
Netanyahu edges closer to government formation
The right-wing Religious Zionism party has reached a deal to join Israel’s 37th government. By Erin Viner Israeli Prime Minister-Designate Benjamin Netanyahu has now secured membership of 46 of the…
Dec 01, 2022
Lapid: new government endangers Israeli democracy
Prime Minister Yair Lapid made the statements at an annual memorial service for Israel’s first leader and his wife, David and Paula Ben Gurion. By Erin Viner “I did not…
Nov 28, 2022
Far-right MK appointed Security Minister
The designation comes as part of a coalition deal with Prime Minister-Designate Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. By Erin Viner "We took a big step towards a full coalition agreement, toward…
Nov 16, 2022
25th Israeli Knesset opens
Lawmakers were sworn into office in a festive ceremony. By Erin Viner The new term began with an honor guard and a visit by President Isaac Herzog . 23 new members…
Nov 14, 2022
Herzog appoints Netanyahu to form government
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an official mandate by President Isaac Herzog yesterday to form a new coalition government. By Erin Viner While asking Netanyahu with building the…
Nov 11, 2022
Herzog: World concerned about Ben-Gvir
The comment about ultra-nationalist Knesset Member Itamar Ben-Gvir by Israeli President Isaac Herzog came in what is known as a "hot mic" occurrence. By Erin Viner The Israeli leader made…
Nov 09, 2022
Biden congratulates Netanyahu
The telephone call came six days after national Israeli elections in which Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the clear winner. By Erin Viner During the eight-minute conversation, United States President Joe…
Nov 07, 2022
Netayahu begins coalition-building talks
Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu is holding talks with members of the right-wing bloc that will likely form the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner The presumptive incumbent Prime Minister…
Nov 07, 2022
Israel marks Rabin assassination anniversary
By Erin Viner Several ceremonies were held to mark 27 years since the murder of then-Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was shot to death…