Israel
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz both failed to form a government after an indecisive election.
by Mersiha Gadzo
The Listening Post
Benjamin Netanyahu
Inside Story21 Nov 2019 20:03 GMT
Another deadline to agree on a government has come and gone after Benny Gantz gave up trying.
Israel18 Nov 2019 22:33 GMT
Pompeo says US will no longer abide by 1978 State Department opinion that settlements are against international law.
Inside Story22 Oct 2019 20:20 GMT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has given up his efforts to form a government.
Israel21 Oct 2019 19:36 GMT
President Rivlin hands mandate to form new administration to Benny Gantz after Netanyahu admits defeat.
Middle East08 Oct 2019 06:58 GMT
A former aide and senior cabinet minister under Netanyahu, Gideon Saar has long been considered a rising star in Likud.
Benjamin Netanyahu02 Oct 2019 09:25 GMT
Lawyers begin arguments in series of hearings as the Israeli leader faces possible indictments in corruption cases.
Benjamin Netanyahu26 Sep 2019 02:48 GMT
Netanyahu tasked with assembling a new government after power-sharing talks with strongest rival Benny Gantz fail.
Israel22 Sep 2019 19:55 GMT
Leader of the coalition of Arab parties says they do not endorse Gantz's policies, but hope to end Netanyahu's rule.
Opinion19 Sep 2019 14:50 GMT
Six trends underlined by the Knesset elections will determine the future of Israel.
by Marwan Bishara
Israel19 Sep 2019 12:29 GMT
Israeli PM says he is 'surprised' after Blue and White party leader says he should be PM in a broad unity government.
Israel19 Sep 2019 11:12 GMT
President Reuven Rivlin, who is tasked with approving a cabinet, welcomed the call for a broad coalition of main rivals.
Israel18 Sep 2019 14:05 GMT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks unlikely to win a 61-seat majority as coalition negotiations loom.
Israel18 Sep 2019 07:25 GMT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future remains in the balance after second vote this year.
Israel17 Sep 2019 20:44 GMT
Analysts say Benjamin Netanyahu unlikely to be able to secure majority, raising prospect of unity government.
Israel16 Sep 2019 19:17 GMT
Public opinion appears divided on eve of poll over future of PM facing prospect of being indicted in corruption cases.
by Akiva Eldar