What has Netanyahu won and lost by agreeing to Israel-Gaza ceasefire? Israeli PM may lose influential supporters but could still rework his alliances and survive politically. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025
Israeli Finance Minister Threatens Resignation Over Ceasefire Deal Israel's Finance Minister opposes ceasefire deal with Hamas, risking resignation. Deep divisions in government. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
Not just Israel’s Ben-Gvir: A new Al-Aqsa provocation is rising The Israeli minister’s visits have deep roots in religious Zionism. But his approach is now finding new takers too. Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023
Analysis-Netanyahu's balancing act got harder after post-summit violence A U.S.-brokered summit had barely ended with pledges to calm violence and slow Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank when Palestinian homes were set ablaze by Jewish settlers in retaliation for a deadly Palestinian gun ambush. Reuters · Feb 27, 2023
At remote desert outpost, Israeli settlers triumphant despite Western anger Between Jericho and the Dead Sea, Israeli settlers rejoice after the government granted their outpost retroactive approval. An hour's drive north, others are beaten by officers evicting an unsanctioned settler vineyard. Reuters · Feb 15, 2023
Israel PM Netanyahu fires minister in compliance with Supreme Court order Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a senior cabinet member with a criminal record on Sunday, complying with a Supreme Court ruling even as he pursues contested judicial reforms that would curb its powers. Reuters · Jan 22, 2023
Benjamin Netanyahu's new Israeli government will make West Bank expansion a priority The incoming Israeli ruling coalition agreements will make it the country's most religious and right-wing government in history, potentially putting it at odds with large parts of the Israeli public. WEKU · Dec 29, 2022
Benjamin Netanyahu returns as PM of Israel’s most far-right gov’t The new government seeks to expand illegal settlements in occupied West Bank and pursue other anti-Palestinian policies. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2022
Netanyahu government to make West Bank settlements a top priority Benjamin Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, is returning to power after he was ousted from office last year The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022
On eve of Israel's new government, far-rightists offer reassurances Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu finalised coalition deals on Wednesday as his prospective far-right partners offered reassurances that they would serve all Israelis and not radically shift strategy in the conflict with the Palestinians. Reuters · Dec 28, 2022
Israeli doctors reject Netanyahu ally's anti-LGBTQ remarks Israel’s largest medical center and healthcare workers from hospitals around the country have spoken out against remarks by allies of Benjamin Netanyahu calling for a law to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people in hospitals and businesses The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022
Israel’s Netanyahu Closer to Hard-Right Government with New Legislation Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu moved one step further on Tuesday toward establishing a government after parliament approved divisive legislation agreed with his far-right coalition partners. Already facing criticism on policy before taking office, Netanyahu has vowed to govern for all Israelis even as he will head one of the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 27, 2022
Israel's Netanyahu closer to hard-right government with new legislation Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu moved one step further on Tuesday toward establishing a government after parliament approved divisive legislation agreed with his far-right coalition partners. Reuters · Dec 27, 2022
Israel's president urges protection of people's rights as far right eyes legal revisions Israel's president voiced concern for the well-being of all members of the public regardless of their identity or values on Sunday after far-right members of the incoming government called for revisions to anti-discrimination laws. Reuters · Dec 25, 2022
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022 What role will ‘Religious Zionism’ have in the next Israeli govt? Religious Zionism is a growing force in Israel, and will have a strong presence in the next Israeli government.
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022 Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t Benjamin Netanyahu’s agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 4, 2022 Blinken Warns Incoming Netanyahu Govt against Settlements, Annexation US Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Sunday to oppose Israeli settlements or annexation in the West Bank, but promised to judge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's incoming government by actions and not personalities. Netanyahu is expected to return to power after sealing a coalition deal with the extreme-right movements including…
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu puts hardliner in charge of settlements Israel’s designated prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a coalition deal with a hardline pro-settler party
Reuters · Dec 1, 2022 Israel's Netanyahu reaches coalition deal with far-right Religious Zionism party Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu reached a coalition deal with the far-right Religious Zionism party, bringing him closer to securing a new government after an election last month, Netanyahu's Likud party said on Thursday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 26, 2022 Far-Right Ben-Gvir to Be Israel’s National Security Minister Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who has a long record of anti-Arab rhetoric and stunts, will become Israel's next minister of national security, according to the first of what are expected to be several coalition deals struck by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. Likud announced the agreement with Ben-Gvir's…
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022 Far-right Ben-Gvir to be Israel's national security minister Extremist politician Itamar Ben-Gvir will become Israel’s next minister of national security
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022 Israeli Far-Right’s Demand for Defense Post Hinders Netanyahu’s Coalition Bid Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to swiftly form a government faltered on Sunday as a prospective far-right coalition partner demanded the cabinet role of defense minister. A clear right-wing victory in the Nov.
Reuters · Nov 20, 2022 Israeli far-right's demand for defence post hinders Netanyahu's coalition bid Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to swiftly form a government faltered on Sunday as a prospective far-right coalition partner demanded the cabinet role of defence minister.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022 Israel Swears in New Parliament, Most Right-Wing in History After nearly four years of political deadlock and five elections, Israel on Tuesday swore in the most right-wing parliament in its history. Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is working to cobble together a far-right and religious governing coalition in the 120-seat parliament, or Knesset. Jewish left-leaning parties — long the champions…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022 Anger Among Likud Leaders Over Netanyahu's Ministerial Concessions Likud party leaders expressed anger over an expected lineup of a new cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu after realizing that major ministerial portfolios could not be allocated to their party members. Israeli media said that the party's leadership was infuriated after reports that Shas party leader Aryeh Deri…