Everything you need to know about the Israeli government that will replace Benjamin Netanyahu
by Ben Sales (JTA) — After 12 straight years as Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu is losing power — and the government that’s about to…
Israel election
With most votes counted in Israeli election, neither Netanyahu nor his opponents have majority
by Ben Sales (JTA) — With the vast majority of votes counted from Tuesday’s Israeli election, it appears that neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his opponents…
Israel’s 3rd election in a year improves Netanyahu’s chances of forming a government, exit polls show
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — On March 2, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party improved its chances of forming a government after it gained…
Without absentee voting, Israelis abroad struggle over whether to fly home for 3rd election in a year
by Marcy Oster JERUSALEM (JTA) — Five years ago this week, Amos Geva took an EasyJet flight from Berlin to Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport for…
Netanyahu’s victory means the far right in Israel is about to get a lot more powerful
by David A. Halperin, Evan Gottesman (JTA) — Despite an exceptionally close race with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of…