Posts Tagged: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Thousands Rally in Support of Israel’s Netanyahu After Graft Indictment
Several thousand Israelis rallied on Tuesday in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he faces the gravest threat to his political survival after corruption charges...
Netanyahu’s Likud to Hold Party Leadership Vote, Amid Ongoing Political Turmoil
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party will hold a leadership vote, a Likud challenger said on Sunday, as pressure mounted on the veteran leader...
Israel’s Netanyahu Faces Calls to Quit but Is Defiant in Crisis
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls to resign over a corruption scandal on Friday, as senior government colleagues publicly declared support after some signs...
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Indicted on Corruption Charges, Including Bribery
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he would not resign despite being charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a corruption...
Israel’s Political Deadlock Deepens, as Centrist Gantz Fails to Form Government
Israel moved closer toward holding its third election in less than a year on Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main challenger failed to form a...
Another Israeli Election Looms as Deadline to Form Government Nears With No Accord Reached
Israel moved closer towards a new election on Wednesday after kingmaker Avigdor Lieberman declined to back either Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or challenger Benny Gantz...
In Latest Pro-Israel Move, Trump Administration Declares Settlements Do Not Violate International Law
The United States on Monday effectively backed Israel's right to build settlements in the West Bank, declaring they did not violate international law. The announcement by US...
Jordanian Stability a ‘Clear Interest’ for Israel, Netanyahu Says on 25th Anniversary of Peace Deal With Hashemite Kingdom
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a Knesset conference on Monday that was held to mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of his...
Will the Loaded, Long-Distance Relationship Between Russia and Israel Last?
JNS.org - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin numerous times over the last few years, mostly to ensure absolute...
Bennett to Be Sworn in as Israel’s Defense Minister on Tuesday
JNS.org - New Right Party leader Naftali Bennett will be sworn in as Israel’s 20th Defense Minister on Tuesday at 11:00 am, at which point...
Israel’s Netanyahu Appoints Rival Bennett as Temporary Defense Minister; New Right to Ally With Likud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a bitter rival to his right, Naftali Bennett, as defense minister of his caretaker government, a Likud party...
Israel’s Netanyahu Urges Greater Pressure on Iran, as Nuclear Tensions Spike Again
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu urged the international community on Thursday to “pressure Iran until it changes its ways,” as tensions surrounding the Tehran regime’s...
With Iran Threat Looming, Israel’s Netanyahu Plans to Move Funds From Civilian to Military Spending
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to shift funds designated for civilian purposes to military spending to meet any threats from Iran, a government official...
Treasury’s Mnuchin Says US Will Ramp Up Pressure on Iran
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Monday the United States would increase economic pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, making the pledge during a Middle East...
