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As Israel's Netanyahu returns to office, troubles lie ahead

After five elections that have paralyzed Israeli politics for nearly four years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finally returned to power with the government he has long coveted: a parliamentary majority of religious and far-right lawmakers who share his hard-line views toward the Palestinians and hostility toward Israel’s legal system

The Independent UK

Netanyahu's hard-line government prepares to enter office

Benjamin Netanyahu was set to return to office at the helm of the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history, vowing to implement policies that could cause domestic and regional turmoil and alienate the country’s closest allies

The Independent UK

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.

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Israel's Netanyahu Back with Extreme-right Government

After a stint in opposition, Benjamin Netanyahu will return to power in Israel on Thursday, leading what analysts describe as the most right-wing government in the country's history. Senior security and law enforcement officials have already voiced concern over its direction, as have Palestinians. "It becomes for Netanyahu's partners a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Netanyahu Government: West Bank Settlements Top Priority

Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming hard-line Israeli government put West Bank settlement expansion at the top of its priority list on Wednesday, vowing to legalize dozens of illegally built outposts and annex the occupied territory as part of its coalition deal with ultranationalist allies. The coalition agreements, released a day before the…

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Netanyahu government: West Bank settlements top priority

Benjamin Netanyahu’s incoming hard-line government has put West Bank settlement expansion at the top of its list of priorities a day before it’s set to be sworn into office

The Independent UK

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Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation

Amendments include revising ministerial fitness standards, meaning officials with suspended sentences can serve in gov’t

Al Jazeera

Report: Israel To Suspend Palestine Annexation Plans In Exchange For Saudi Arabia Peace Pact

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu would suspend plans to annex parts of Judea and Samaria, known as the West Bank

Zenger

Six major developments that shaped 2022 for Palestinians

The UN called 2022 the deadliest year for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 16 years.

Al Jazeera

Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of COVID curbs

Tourists flock to the occupied West Bank city to celebrate Christmas after pandemic restrictions were lifted.

Al Jazeera

US Decision Denies Visas to Israeli Perpetrators of Violence against Palestinians

The Israeli government is pushing the US administration to cancel its new decision to deny visas to Israelis suspected of violence against Palestinians, political sources in Tel Aviv revealed. They added that, according to the Israeli cabinet, such a decision could affect thousands of Israeli officers and Jewish settlers who…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chile to Open Embassy in Palestinian Territories, Says President

Chile plans to open an embassy in the Palestinian territories, President Gabriel Boric said late on Wednesday, which could make the Andean country one of only a handful to have an embassy-level office in the territories that are contested with Israel. Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola confirmed the plan on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chile to open embassy in Palestinian territories, says president

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The Independent UK

Watchdog: Under 1% of Israel army probes yield prosecution

An Israeli rights group says that Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza over the last five years have been indicted in less than 1% of the hundreds of complaints against them

The Independent UK

Palestinians say Israeli army kills man in West Bank clashes

Palestinian medics say Israeli forces have shot dead a 23-year-old man and wounded five others during clashes in the occupied West Bank

Reuters

Israeli forces kill Palestinian fighter in West Bank clashes

Israeli forces killed a Palestinian combatant in clashes near a flashpoint site on Thursday, underlining the continuing violence in the occupied West Bank that will confront the incoming government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian footballer killed by Israel in West Bank: Medics

Israeli forces shot dead the 23-year-old Palestinian and wounded five others in Nablus during a raid.

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Palestinians Say Israeli Army Kills Man in West Bank Clashes

Palestinian medics said Israeli forces shot dead a 23-year-old man and wounded five others early Thursday during clashes in the occupied West Bank. Ahmed Daraghmeh was mortally wounded when Palestinian gunmen exchanged fire with Israeli troops that entered the city of Nablus to escort Jewish worshippers to a site known…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel’s Netanyahu Says He Has Formed New Government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Wednesday that he has successfully formed a new coalition, setting the stage for him to return to power as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever to hold office. Netanyahu made the announcement in a phone call to President Isaac Herzog moments…

Al Jazeera

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.

France 24

Israel's Netanyahu forms right-wing coalition government

The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu says he has formed new government

Designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has successfully formed a new coalition to govern Israel

The Independent UK

Palestinians call for strike after prisoner dies of cancer

Palestinian factions are calling for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urging Palestinians to confront Israeli troops after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinians Call For Strike After Prisoner Dies of Cancer

Palestinian factions called for a general strike in the occupied West Bank and urged Palestinians to confront Israeli troops on Tuesday after a Palestinian prisoner died of lung cancer. Nasser Abu Hamid, 50, a former leader of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, the armed wing of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s…

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