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Demonstrators rally against the government's judicial overhaul plans in Tel Aviv on August 12. Photo: Gitai Palti
August 20, 2023, 7:27 am
Netanyahu, Levin said to seek pause to overhaul
The report said the Charedi parties believe the overhaul has divided Israelis too much and are even willing to see its architect, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, quit his post, as he's threatened to do if the bills aren't advanced at a quick enough pace.
By CANAAN LIDOR and TOI STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves his Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on June 14, 2023. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
June 15, 2023, 3:34 pm
Coalition in chaos as opposition wins seat on judge panel while Likud left out
MKs elect Elharrar, reject Gotliv; result embarrasses PM, though coalition will likely elect own representative soon; opposition says no overhaul talks until committee formed
By CARRIE KELLER-LYNN
Professor Martin Kramer. Photo: Screenshot
June 11, 2023, 6:38 am
Eminent historian addresses AIJAC
Recognition "would immediately raise a whole host of issues" including borders, the authority of the state, its military capabilities and other issues which are meant to be negotiated.
By AJN STAFF
March 20, 2023, 11:30 am
‘We are at the moment of truth’
MK Michal Shir, challenges Bibi and the government, saying "We won't let Israel become Bibistan!"
By AJN STAFF
December 22, 2022, 12:07 pm
Netanyahu announces his 6th government
Seven weeks after elections and minutes before deadline, Likud head tells the president he’s mustered a majority.
By CARRIE KELLER-LYNN
Former Israeli Prime Minister and the head of Likud party, Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara gesture after first exit poll results for the Israeli Parliamentary election at his party's headquarters in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. Photo: AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov
November 3, 2022, 9:07 am
Netanyahu headed for decisive comeback victory
Near-complete results give Likud leader’s bloc 65 seats, with far-right set to gain unprecedented sway; landscape could change if Meretz, Balad cross threshold, but unlikely.
By Michael Bachner
Election posters put up by Blue and White show candidates Benny Gantz (left) and Benjamin Netanyahu on February 18, 2020. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 23, 2020, 9:20 am
Australian Jewish leaders react to unity deal
'After three inconclusive elections in the past year, Israel urgently needs a majority government that can deal effectively with the unprecedented challenges the country faces'.
By AJN STAFF
From the WebApril 19, 2020, 9:11 am
Gantz, Netanyahu ‘on brink of deal’ to form coalition
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz has told associates that his party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud are “on the brink of a deal” to form a government.
From the WebApril 17, 2020, 7:41 am
Coalition talks resume, with Gantz threatening anti-Netanyahu legislation
Negotiators for the Likud and Blue and White parties met again on Thursday evening in a continued effort to forge a unity government deal.
From the WebApril 16, 2020, 7:29 pm
Knesset given 21 days to pick PM, or go to new election
President Reuven Rivlin informed Benny Gantz that his mandate to form a government had ended, after the Blue and White party leader failed to present a government to the parliament
From the WebApril 7, 2020, 7:41 am
Blue and White calls off coalition talks
Having previously indicated a deal on an emergency unity government was done, the Blue and White party said it was breaking off coalition talks with PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in celebratory mood after the first exit poll results were released on Monday evening. Photo: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
March 5, 2020, 1:23 pm
A bundle of post-poll questions now facing Israel
'We are in uncharted waters here, and Israel’s High Court may be called upon to hand down a ruling. It could set a new government on a collision course with the judiciary'.
By Peter Kohn
Benjamin Netanyahu kisses his wife Sara as exit polls predict a Likud victory. Photo: AP Photo/Ariel Schalit
March 5, 2020, 9:40 am
Can Bibi translate victory into government?
'It appears that Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud party will be the largest in the new Knesset and that he is the likeliest party leader to be asked to form a new government'.
By Gareth Narunsky
From the WebMarch 4, 2020, 9:23 am
Gantz says he will do all possible to oust Netanyahu
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz on Tuesday appeared to rule out joining a unity government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
From the WebMarch 3, 2020, 9:57 am
Netanyahu claims election victory
Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Israel's third election in a year, hailing it 'a huge victory' after exit polls showed the right-wing bloc will get 60 seats.
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