Tag: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel top court approves coalition deal, new govt to be sworn in May 13

Israel’s Supreme Court on Wednesday approved a coalition deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-ally Benny Gantz, paving the way for a unity government to be sworn in next week. The alliance formed last month between the right-wing incumbent and his centrist challenger followed three inconclusive […]

Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a “chance”

te being flatly rejected by the Palestinians. Trump, who is also meeting with Netanyahu’s election rival Benny Gantz later Monday, said the plan would be unveiled at 12:00 pm (1700 GMT) Tuesday. Palestinians have already panned the White House peace plan, saying it is overwhelmingly biased toward Israel. […]

Israel braces for bitter fight after Netanyahu indictment

Jerusalem, Nov 22: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment is expected to sharpen the battle lines in Israel’s already deadlocked political system and could test the loyalty of his right-wing allies, Israeli commentators said Friday. The serious corruption charges announced Thursday appear to have dashed already slim hopes for a […]

Embattled Israeli PM fights for survival in do-over election

Jerusalem, Sep 15: A visibly frantic Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the fight of his political life as the country heads to national elections for the second time this year. With Netanyahu locked in a razor tight race and facing the likelihood of criminal corruption charges, a decisive […]

Netanyahu vows to freeze Palestinian funds after Israeli teen killed

Jerusalem, Feb 10: Nudged by rightwing political rivals after a deadly Palestinian attack on a young Israeli woman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who seeks re-election pledged Sunday to freeze money transfers to the Palestinian Authority. Israel collects around USD 127 million a month in customs duties levied on goods […]

Israel PM makes secret Oman visit

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an unannounced visit to Oman, an Arab state with which Israel has no diplomatic ties, and met with Sultan Qaboos, the premier’s office said Friday. The two leaders discussed the Middle East peace process “and other issues of shared interest”, it said […]

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