Netanyahu: Claims judicial reform will end Israel’s democracy are ‘baseless’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected as “baseless” claims by critics that his government’s proposed judicial reforms would mark the end of the country’s democracy and vowed to implement the plan “responsibly.” Read more
Penalising Palestinian lawfare
January 9, 2023 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
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The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office announced on Friday plans to impose sanctions on the Palestinian Authority for its latest act of lawfare aggression against the Jewish state. Read more
Under the radar negotiations on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine
January 2, 2023 by David Singer
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Israel and Saudi Arabia have reportedly begun US-brokered peace negotiations that will be conducted far away from the media and public gaze. Read more
Bibi visits the Kotel
January 2, 2023 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, have visited the Western Wall. Read more
The religious culture war comes to Israel
December 30, 2022 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
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At the root of the convulsions over Israel’s new government lies the secular world’s hatred and terror of religion. Read more
Arab world expresses cooperation, concern with new Israeli government
December 30, 2022 by Baruch Yedid - TPS
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The Arab world responded to Israel’s new government with mixed expressions of confrontation, cooperation and concern. Read more
Netanyahu has his sights set on peace with Riyadh – but is it feasible?
December 28, 2022 by David Isaac
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Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that he hopes to bring about “a full, formal peace” with Saudi Arabia, as Israel has done with other Gulf states. Read more
Feintooner
December 26, 2022 by Feintooner
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This week’s cartoon: Catch me if you can. Read more
Putin congratulates Netanyahu on election win
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on his election victory in their first phone call since the Nov. 1 vote. Read more
Yair Lapid calls Netanyahu ‘weak’ next government ‘dangerous’
December 23, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
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Outgoing Prime Minister of Israel Yair Lapid took a combative tone Thursday night in an address to the Israeli public, condemning the new coalition government to be led by Benjamin Netanyahu and promising to fight against it. Read more
What are the next steps before Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is sworn In?
December 23, 2022 by Pesach Benson
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Wednesday night, shortly before a midnight deadline, Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu phoned Israeli President Isaac Herzog to give formal notification that he has enough Knesset support to form a government. Read more
Bibi forced to move early on Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine plan
December 18, 2022 by David Singer
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Bibi Netanyahu’s time for confirmation as Israel’s next Prime Minister runs out on 21 December after six weeks of the tail wagging the dog – parties with few Knesset members using their small but strategic numbers to try to extract concessions from Netanyahu for their support – that Netanyahu has obviously been resisting. Read more
Netanyahu ally Yariv Levin appointed temporary Knesset speaker
December 14, 2022 by Pesach Benson
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Likud MK Yariv Levin, a close associate of Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, has been elected temporary Speaker of the Knesset. Read more
Gantz tells Netanyahu the Israeli people will make his new government fail
December 13, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
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Outgoing Minister of Defence Benny Gantz rebuked Benjamin Netanyahu and his incoming new coalition government (should it be formed) for conceding what he feels are too many concessions being made to Israel’s Haredi (ultra-orthodox) parties on the issue of IDF service, among others. Read more
Yair Lapid calls Netanyahu ‘weak’ slams proposed ‘Deri Law’
December 13, 2022 by Gil Tanenbaum - TPS
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Outgoing Prime Minister Yari Lapid had some harsh words on Monday for the man poised to replace him, Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Israel set to uncork Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine genie at UN
December 12, 2022 by David Singer
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Israel is readying to uncork the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine genie at the United Nations – ending UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process Torr Wennesland’s’ efforts to keep the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine Solution (Saudi Solution) from being discussed as a replacement for the failed UN 20 years-old two-state solution. Read more
Abbas: No option other than to deal with Netanyahu
Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he has no choice but to coordinate with Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more
Netanyahu dominates Israel’s election
At a dead-end road in a crime-hit town in central Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu stands on a mobile stage enclosed by a glass wall, pledging through a window to restore law and order as the crowd chants “Bibi the king.” Read more
Ehud Barak’s outlandish accusations
October 16, 2022 by Ruthie Blum - JNS
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In an interview on Saturday night with Channel 12’s new version of its “Meet the Press” program—this one with hosts Amit Segal on the right and Ben Caspit on the left—former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak did the “anybody but Bibi” contingent proud. Read more
Israeli ministers vow to block Netanyahu
Two key right-wing ministers in Israel’s outgoing coalition government have vowed to prevent a comeback by former premier Benjamin Netanyahu as the country braces for a fifth election in three years. Read more
Court blow to Case 4000 against Netanyahu
May 31, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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The Jerusalem District Court has dealt an apparently severe blow to the prosecution and its case against former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday when it ruled that the indictment would not be changed. Read more
Must Bennett wave the white flag on a new Iran deal?
March 24, 2022 by Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org
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As far as Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is concerned, there’s no point in getting into a fight you can’t win. Read more
Israel’s Watergate Affair
February 4, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Police planted spyware on the mobile phone of a key witness involved in former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s alleged corruption cases, prompting officials to demand a swift investigation into the allegations and a dismissal of the charges against him. Read more
Netanyahu announces: no plea bargain, staying in politics
January 26, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Opposition leader Member of Knesset (MK)Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday that he will continue to lead the Likud party and stay in politics, amid reports of contacts for a plea deal in his trial. Read more
Israelis donate NIS 2.5 million to Netanyahu’s legal battle amid rumours of plea bargain
January 17, 2022 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
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Thousands of Israelis have donated close to NIS 2.5 million in 24 hours to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal battle, amid rumours that he is on his way to sign a plea bargain. Read more
Netanyahu files police complaint after receiving death threat
Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu has filed a police complaint after receiving a death threat against himself and members of his family. Read more
Trump-Netanyahu legacy eclipses rancour over phone call to Biden
December 20, 2021 by David Singer
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Former US President Trump’s unforgiving anger with former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Netanyahu’s congratulatory call to President Biden following Biden’s election win in November 2020 – must not be allowed to detract from or bury Trump’s self-styled Deal of The Century (“Vision”) released on 28 January 2020. Read more
Trump and Netanyahu: Allies no longer?
December 17, 2021 by Melanie Phillips - JNS.org
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For both fans and foes of America’s former President Donald Trump and Israel’s former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the two leaders appeared to share certain features. Read more
Olmert goes in to bat for Netanyahu
December 14, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Former Israeli PM Olmert defended Netanyahu following former US President Donald Trump’s explicit remarks critiquing him: “Trump is pathetic, it’s crazy”. Read more
Netanyahu family’s security detail discontinued
The security details of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife and sons will not be extended and will end on Monday, Israeli media reported. Read more