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Netanyahu attacks ‘fabricated’ graft charges as trial begins

A combative Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced court Sunday for the start of his long-anticipated corruption trial after lashing out at the “fabricated” charges against him. The veteran leader, who has just forged a new unity government after more than a year of political turmoil, became the […]

Netanyahu, Gantz deadlocked after Israeli polls

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz were deadlocked Wednesday after a general election, Israeli media reported, raising the possibility of a unity government or even the end of the premier’s long rule. Various Israeli outlets reported that Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud had 31 seats, while […]

Netanyahu, rightist allies appear to fall short of majority

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fell short of securing a parliamentary majority with his natural religious and nationalist allies in national elections Tuesday, partial results indicated, setting the stage for a period of coalition negotiations that could threaten his political future and even clear the way […]

Netanyahu vows ‘massive strikes’ in response to Gaza rocket barrages

Gaza City(Palestinian Territories) : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to continue “massive strikes” in response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip as a deadly escalation entered a second day, sparking fears of wider violence. Gazan authorities reported six Palestinians killed, including at least two militants, by […]

Netanyahu looks to form rightwing government after victory

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to form a rightwing governing coalition on Thursday after securing victory in a high-stakes Israeli election despite a strong challenge from a centrist alliance. The results from Tuesday’s vote came despite corruption allegations against the 69-year-old premier and kept him on course to […]

Netanyahu on path for victory in Israeli election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on path for victory in Israel’s elections on Wednesday after nearly complete results put him in position to form a right-wing coalition and further extend his long tenure in office. The results from Tuesday’s vote came despite corruption allegations against the 69-year-old premier […]

Netanyahu welcomes US vote against UN Golan resolution

Jerusalem :  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday welcomed a US decision to vote for the first time against an annual UN resolution condemning Israel’s occupation of the Golan Heights. “I would like to thank President (Donald) Trump and Ambassador (Nikki) Haley on this important and just vote that […]

Indo-Israel friendship is a match made in heaven: Netanyahu

open view web desk Mumbai, Jan 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday termed his country’s partnership with India as one “made in heaven”, which rests on shared values of love for humanity, democracy and freedom. Addressing the India-Israel Business Summit in Mumbai, Netanyahu mentioned the “deep personal […]

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