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Neftali Bennett
July 13, 2022, 10:24 am
Don’t be Surprised if the Election Ends in a Stalemate
Yair Lapid, already a caretaker prime minister, could continue in that role even after the elections.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Newly elected Prime Minister Naftali Bennett waves, with Yair Lapid (left) and Gideon Sa'ar (right) alongside him, after their new coalition wins Knesset approval, June 13, 2021 (Haim Zach / GPO)
June 14, 2021, 7:39 am
Bennett Sworn in as Prime Minister, Unseating Netanyahu After 12 Years in Power
Government approved 60-59; Yamina head heckled throughout his Knesset speech; Yesh Atid’s Yair Lapid becomes alternate PM; Netanyahu derides new PM and vows: ‘We’ll be back soon'.
By RAOUL WOOTLIFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the longest-serving leader in Israel’s history.
May 11, 2021, 5:18 pm
Prime Minister Failed to Form a Government
Is it too early to declare the end of the Benjamin Netanyahu era?
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Ilan Lieberman casts his ballot.
March 18, 2021, 11:16 am
Israel’s March 23 Vote May Lead to Fifth Elections
This will be the country’s fourth election since April 2019.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
“Probably the most significant factor shaping politics in Israel” is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trial, Yohanan Plesner said.
December 22, 2020, 6:43 pm
Israel Headed to Fourth Election
The Knesset automatically dissolved at midnight Tuesday after failing to pass a 2020 budget.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Benny Gantz, left, and Benjamin Netanyahu in the Knesset during a vote for the parliament to dissolve itself, on December 2, 2020. (Danny Shem Tov/ Knesset Spokesperson)
December 4, 2020, 4:58 pm
Israeli Knesset Votes to Bring Down the Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition partners side with opposition in preliminary vote, possibly leading to fourth election in two years.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
From top left, clockwise: Blue and White MK Hila Shay Vazan (Reuven Kopitchniski), Blue and White MK Einav Kabla (Courtesy), Blue and White MK Michal Cotler-Wunsh (Avishai Finkelstein), Blue and White MK Tehila Friedman (Courtesy)
July 6, 2020, 7:04 am
Ready for Action and Hopeful for Change: Meet Blue and White’s 4 New Female MKs
3 attorneys and a journalist thought their dreams of entering the Knesset were over when they missed the threshold. But last month they got in after a new law reshuffled the cards.
By JOY BERNARD
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, supports President Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Middle East.
January 29, 2020, 10:47 am
Netanyahu is Formally Indicted
This week, after withdrawing his request for immunity for charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Netanyahu was formally indicted in three corruption cases.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
August 7, 2019, 11:02 am
September Elections in Israel: All About the Math
Just about five months since Israelis went to the polls, they are heading back to voting booths Sept. 17 in what the country’s media are calling a “do-over” election.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
In the aftermath of the election, interior minister Aryeh Deri of Shas is among Israel's politicians at risk of indictment along with Netanyahu.
April 17, 2019, 2:51 pm
Election Outcome Was No Surprise; Surprises Begin
No one who has followed Israeli politics can be surprised by the outcome of the recent elections.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu greets supporters during his victory speech on April 10, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
April 16, 2019, 4:54 pm
After Israeli Election Comes the Dealmaking
The problem with writing about Israeli politics is that predictions have a habit of being disproved even as they’re being published.
By Dave Schechter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the gathered crowd before they watched the Beresheet attempt its landing.
April 16, 2019, 4:48 pm
Netanyahu Wins Again – Mr. Prime Minister
What a surprise I had when the election results were tallied.
By Rabbi David Geffen
Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu greets supporters during his victory speech on April 10, 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
April 10, 2019, 6:08 am
Netanyahu and Gantz Both Declare Victory: Likud Party has the Edge
Likud and the Blue and White party were running about even, but parties likely to ally with Likud were faring better than parties that might ally with Blue and White.
By Dave Schechter
Photo via Times of Israel // Knesset election ballots at a polling station in Jerusalem, January 22, 2013.
April 3, 2019, 12:16 pm
Millions of Paper Slips Add Up to New Israeli Government
As this article was written, there were a record number of 42 parties vying for seats in the 120-seat Knesset, down from the 47 certified by Israel’s Central Elections Committee.
By Dave Schechter
March 27, 2019, 1:04 pm
Issues of Importance to American Jews in Israeli Election
There is much to be fascinated about regarding this election, including whether Netanyahu will again serve as the prime minister, becoming the country’s longest-serving premier.
By Richard Walter
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