The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Netanyahu secures parliament majority, seeks more time to form government

Israel's incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed up enough parties for a coalition with a parliamentary majority on Thursday but requested more time to present the new government, citing a need to agree on roles for his designated partners.

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

The Guardian view on Israel’s threat within: rightwing extremism in government

Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is playing with fire by giving racist politicians control over the police and the occupied territories

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Man Suspected of West Bank Drive-by Shooting

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man the military said had fired on one of its posts in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, the latest in a series of deadly incidents over the past year. The military said in a statement that soldiers conducting routine activity in the area responded…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

Israel’s Netanyahu Needs One More Party for Coalition, May Seek More Time

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu was still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority on Wednesday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming. The deal with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), announced late on Tuesday, promised Netanyahu control of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

Israeli mayors in uproar over anti-LGBTQ politician's school powers

Incoming Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu drew opposition from scores of local authorities after naming a far-right politician with a history of anti-LGBTQ speech to head a new "National Jewish Identity" authority with powers over some school activities.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Israel's Netanyahu needs one more party for coalition, may seek more time

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu was still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority on Wednesday after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

Vietnam shifts gears on arms trade as it loosens ties with Russia

Vietnam is eyeing a major defence shift as it seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian arms and launch a push to export locally made weapons, officials and analysts said, with possible buyers in Africa, Asia - and potentially even Moscow.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022

US Jews fear collision with expected Israeli government

Israel’s ties to the Jewish American community are about to be put to the test, with Israel’s emerging far-right government on a collision course with Jews in the United States

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

US opposes Al Jazeera’s push to take the Abu Akleh case to ICC

Washington reiterates calls for ‘accountability’ although Israel ruled out criminal probe into killing of journalist.

Al Jazeera · Dec 6, 2022

Ireland physio shares tale of Evan Ferguson recovery from Neymar-style injury

Neymar feared his World Cup was over when he suffered an ankle sprain in Brazil's opener against Serbia - but the Samba star's compatriot sped up Evan Ferguson's recovery from a similar injury in September.

Irish Mirror · Dec 6, 2022