Nov 11, 2022
Herzog: World concerned about Ben-Gvir
The comment about ultra-nationalist Knesset Member Itamar Ben-Gvir by Israeli President Isaac Herzog came in what is known as a "hot mic" occurrence. By Erin Viner The Israeli leader made…
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…
Jun 08, 2021
Knesset vote on new government 13 June
Israel’s Knesset will convene to vote on approving the coalition government proposed by Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid this coming Sunday, 13 June. “It’s happening!” a jubilant Lapid posted on…
Jun 07, 2021
Netanyahu alleges election fraud
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that the newly formed Israeli coalition that is poised to unseat him is the result of “the greatest election fraud” in history. "We are…
Jun 04, 2021
Arab Islamists help clinch coalition deal
Inclusion of an Arab Islamist party in Israel’s nascent coalition government has sparked widespread reaction. The United Arab List (UAL, or Ra’am according to its Hebrew acronym) joined the centrist…
Jun 03, 2021
Lapid reaches a coalition deal
Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced that agreement has been reached with his political allies to form a new government. "I am honored to inform you that I have succeeded…
May 31, 2021
Bennett joins Lapid unity government
Far-right Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett has announced support for the formation of a unity government with centrist Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid. Lapid was tasked by Israeli President Reuven…