Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form an emergency unity government. The focus of this government is on addressing the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Unrelated policies and legislation will not be pursued during this time. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist opposition leader Benny Gantz have reached an agreement to establish an emergency … Read more
PM Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses Aryeh Deri from all cabinet roles. Deri has a criminal record that includes convictions for tax infractions. His party calls the ruling “arbitrary and unusual”. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removed important ally Aryeh Deri from all cabinet roles on Sunday. In accordance with an Israeli High Court judgement that it … Read more
Israel will not participate in any external probe into the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. A Palestinian-American reporter was fatally shot while covering an Israeli raid. The FBI has opened an investigation into the reporter’s death. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stated on Monday that Israel will not participate in any external probe into … Read more
The tankers would replace the decades-old, repurposed Boeing 707s that Israel currently uses. The first planes are expected to arrive in 2025. The tankers could help Israel signal its seriousness about a long-threatened strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The Israeli government and Boeing Co (BA.N) announced a $927 million deal on Thursday to purchase … Read more
family of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh have asked Joe Biden to meet them. They say she was “murdered by an Israeli-fired bullet”. A US probe has said it is impossible to determine which gun fired the fatal bullet. The family of prominent Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, shot dead in the occupied West Bank, … Read more
Israel has offered defence cooperation to Arab states affiliated with the United States. The archenemy of Israel, Iran, claims that any military actions it takes are defensive. Israeli minister did not identify partner nations or provide any information on the foiled plots. JERUSALEM: The defence minister of Israel announced on Monday that the regional air … Read more
Defence Minister Benny Gantz said Monday that Israel should consider adding two right-wing extremist groups accused of violence against Palestinians and calling for the death of Arabs to its terrorist list. “I believe it is time to examine defining groups like La Familia and Lehava as terror groups, and I know the issue is being … Read more
Fresh clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinian militants rocked the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday as a Palestinian was killed after stabbing an Israeli police officer, adding to a surging death toll. Israeli troops launched a fourth day of military operations around Jenin after an assailant from the flashpoint district last week shot … Read more
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz visited the United States, US officials have reaffirmed their commitment to Israel’s right to self-defence. Benny Gantz met with his US counterpart Lloyd Austin and National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan. Both US officials reiterated their commitment to US support for Israel’s defence. In a statement after meeting with Sullivan, Emily … Read more
Israel has sworn in a unity government amid political crisis. A power-sharing deal was made in April according to which the right-wing PM Benjamin Netanyahu will be capable of serving for another 18 months. On the other hand, his centrist rival Benny Gantz will work as deputy PM, ahead of taking over. However, Palestinian leaders … Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu has claimed success in the general election after he was put ahead of Benny Gantz by exit polls. Mr. Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party was given 36 or 37 seats and Mr. Gantz’s centrist Blue and White alliance between 32 or 34 seats by three projections. Note that Monday’s election was the … Read more
Third general elections in a year are going to be organized in Israel. Politicians did not succeed in making the majority union in the parliament. According to international media sources, the new general elections are expected to be on March 2nd. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponent Benny Gantz failed to agree on a … Read more
