Diverse group of Israeli parties agree to form coalition and oust Netanyahu
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Naftali Bennett, the right-wing leader of an ultranationalist party, accepted an offer from centrist Yair Lapid to lead a new…
Israel elections
Israeli centrist Yair Lapid is given an opportunity to replace Benjamin Netanyahu
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Yair Lapid, an Israeli centrist, has officially been given the opportunity to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Wednesday, President…
It’s (almost) official: As key deadline approaches, Israel on verge of 4th elections in 2 years
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Barring an unexpected last-minute deal, Israel’s government will likely dissolve this week after a bill to delay a crucial budget…
5 key takeaways about the Gantz-Netanyahu deal and Israel’s new government
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel finally has a government. On Monday April 20, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and chief rival Benny Gantz signed an…
Arab-Israeli parties just recommended Benny Gantz to be prime minister. Here’s why that’s historic.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Amid all the justifiable focus on the coronavirus and its consequences, there was major political news in Israel this week:…