Former Israeli PMs face off in court

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court yesterday, where he is suing his predecessor Ehud Olmert for defamation. By Erin Viner The current political opposition leader filed the…

Netanyahu appears in court

The former Israeli Prime Minister and current Opposition leader attended a hearing in his corruption trial to hear testimony by a key prosecution witness. By Erin Viner It is not…

After stand-off, Gantz becomes Israeli Justice Minister

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz will become Justice Minister of Israel’s transitional government, after a dramatic showdown with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that some commentators said brought the…

Netanyahu’s criminal trial opens

The first proceedings against a sitting Israeli prime minister  are underway, as prosecutors began opening arguments against Benjamin Netanyahu for three separate cases involving charges of bribery, fraud and breach…

Netanyahu faces protest, trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to corruption charges in the Jerusalem District Court today. “I confirm the written answer submitted in my name,” Netanyahu told the 3-judge…

Israel considers lockdown exit strategy

Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet is slated to meet tomorrow to discuss the exit strategy from the nationwide lockdown to curb the epidemic. At a meeting of top ministers and health officials…

Anti-Netanyahu protests turn violent

Clashes between crowds and police erupted during dozens of anti-government protests across Israel in recent days. Dozens of people were arrested as thousands of people marched over the weekend, in…

Anti-Netanyahu protest continues despite new ban

Public opposition to continued rule by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been undeterred by tightened coronavirus restrictions barring demonstrations. The Israeli Knesset ratified a government-backed edict two days ago…

Israel limits protests to curb COVID-19

The Israeli Knesset approved legislation to ban citizens from holding demonstrations more than 1 km (0.6 miles) from their homes. Ratification followed an all-night debate in the nation’s parliament of…

Gantz vows “historic” gains in Israeli security

Alternate Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz declared that the newly-inducted government “will move forward responsibly and intelligently - the only way to bring about historic achievements strengthening…