Jul 01, 2022
Lapid becomes Israeli Premier
Yair Lapid officially become Israel's 14th Prime Minister at midnight. By Erin Viner Outgoing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a modest handover ceremony at the Prime Minister’s office (PMO) in…
Jun 23, 2022
Israeli Knesset approves snap election
The country moved closer to its fifth election in less than four years after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve the 24th Knesset. By Erin Viner Members of the…
Jun 21, 2022
Political earthquake in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid announced a joint decision to dissolve the 24th Knesset and hold early elections. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Israeli…
Jun 13, 2022
Bennett gov’t marks 1 year in office amid turmoil
“It seems to me that whoever is honest with himself will admit that this is the best government the country has had, which rests on one of the most difficult…
Nov 10, 2021
Bennett vows to restore calm in Arab sector
“To the Arab citizens of Israel, I want to say: You deserve personal security; therefore, we are here taking action and we will continue to do so,” said Israeli Prime…
Oct 26, 2021
Israel combats Arab sector violence
The Israeli Cabinet has approved a four-year national plan aimed at eradicating escalating violence in the country’s Arab communities. By Erin Viner Crime in the Arab sector “is permeating the…
Aug 17, 2018
Israeli Cabinet Ministers at odds over Gaza ceasefire
Education Minister Naftali Bennett, who heads the Jewish Home faction, warned that Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman’s view that the residents of Gaza can be persuaded to topple the Hamas government…