Nov 16, 2022
25th Israeli Knesset opens
Lawmakers were sworn into office in a festive ceremony. By Erin Viner The new term began with an honor guard and a visit by President Isaac Herzog . 23 new members…
Nov 14, 2022
Herzog appoints Netanyahu to form government
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received an official mandate by President Isaac Herzog yesterday to form a new coalition government. By Erin Viner While asking Netanyahu with building the…
Nov 09, 2022
Biden congratulates Netanyahu
The telephone call came six days after national Israeli elections in which Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the clear winner. By Erin Viner During the eight-minute conversation, United States President Joe…
Nov 07, 2022
Netayahu begins coalition-building talks
Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu is holding talks with members of the right-wing bloc that will likely form the country’s 37th government. By Erin Viner The presumptive incumbent Prime Minister…
Nov 07, 2022
Israel marks Rabin assassination anniversary
By Erin Viner Several ceremonies were held to mark 27 years since the murder of then-Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. By Erin Viner The 5th Israeli Premier was shot to death…
Nov 04, 2022
Lapid congratulates Netanyahu
Final results of Israel’s 1 November elections confirm the former premier's triumphant comeback as the head of a solidly right-wing alliance. By Erin Viner Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid…
Nov 02, 2022
High voter turnout for Israeli election
Former Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to return to power, proclaiming that his right-wing bloc is on the cusp of a resounding election win. By Erin Viner As of the…
Nov 01, 2022
Israel holds national elections
Israelis are voting in their fifth election in four years, in a tight race that pits centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid against right-wing former premier Benjamin Netanyahu. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner…
Oct 20, 2022
Far-right MK may be Israeli election ‘kingmaker’
The joint list co-headed by Itamar Ben-Gvir may garner sufficient mandates in the 1 November election to play a critical role in forming the next government. By Erin Viner…
Oct 06, 2022
Netanyahu unwell on Yom Kippur
Israeli Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu was hospitalized after falling ill during prayers on the Jewish Day of Atonement. By Erin Viner The former Prime reportedly collapsed during his fast on…