Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli NeverNetanyahu Right's Moment of Truth
Sa'ar is 54 years old, and Bennett is 49. Their futures lay before them.
Will Israel's Next Government Unite Arabs and Racist Kahanists?
To many, Netanyahu has become a god-like figure. To most, however, based on the election result, he is a politician who may have done notable good, but whose expiration point has passed.
Israel Election Results May Push Netanyahu Into Conflict With Biden
Israel's fourth election in two years failed to produce a conclusive result, leaving the veteran leader looking to build a coalition with far-right groups.
Netanyahu Ahead but Needs Far-Right, Israel Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner
Exit polls from Israel's three leading television news outlets show no certain winner among competing political factions, but a solid lead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.
Are Israelis About To Enter the 'Post-Netanyahu' Era?
The nation's longest-serving prime minister has lost ground and is on the ropes—but he could still surprise on March 23.
President Trump and His Team Deserve the Nobel Prize for Middle East Peace
No American president has accomplished more for peace in the Middle East than Donald Trump.
Statue of Benjamin Netanyahu Relieving Himself Mounted Ahead of Elections
Municipal police have since removed the statue, noting that it was illegally erected without a permit and could pose a danger to those at the square.
Netanyahu and Israel's NeverNetanyahu Right
Impatient and ambitious right-wing politicians may facilitate the rise of the most radical government Israel has ever seen.
Israel Will Stop Iran Nuclear Program 'With or Without' Biden: Netanyahu
Netanyahu has long led foreign opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, and was a major influence on President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the accord in 2018.
Israel's Politicians Are Divided—But Not on Iran
Although Israel is in the midst of an election campaign, Netanyahu's challengers are toeing his line on the nuclear deal.
Thousands Reportedly Forging Israel COVID Vaccine Certificate To Avoid Shot
Israel is ahead of most countries in vaccinating its population. The country announced that 4 million Israelis were vaccinated on Tuesday, but people younger than 50 have been increasingly hesitant to receive the shot.
U.S. Refers to Palestinians After Delayed Netanyahu Call, Israel Does Not
The White House said Biden "underscored the importance of working to advance peace throughout the region, including between Israelis and Palestinians," but Netanyahu's office made no such reference in its own account.
Biden and Netanyahu Promise Stronger Alliance in First Phone Call
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "discussed the importance of continued close consultation on regional security issues" during their first phone conversation since Biden's inauguration on Wednesday.
Benjamin Netanyahu Will Be Biden's First Call With a Middle Eastern Leader
"Israel is, of course, an ally. Israel is a country where we have an important strategic security relationship, and our team is fully engaged," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said.
After Trump, Israel's Claim To Truth Is Stronger
Israel now faces the Biden era from a much stronger position.
Israeli Elections Will be Another Referendum on Netanyahu
Once more, the only real issue on the ballot will be, should Netanyahu continue as prime minister?
It's Time for Bibi to Step Aside
Netanyahu's personal priorities, not the party's nor the country's, now drive Israeli domestic politics.
The Powerful Implications of Israel's Successful Missile Defense Test
The recent tests were a clear message to Iran and its Lebanese proxy, Hezbollah.
Israel's Netanyahu Warns of 'New Pandemic' Spreading, Closes Borders
Israel's skies were closed to foreign nationals, and Israelis had 48 hours to return home or face quarantine in a designated hotel.
Bibi Wants Biden to Bend the Knee
Dear Joe: Netanyahu is trying to box you in on Iran. Don't let him.
The Time Is Now for Saudi Arabia To Normalize Relations With Israel
It's time for Saudi Arabia to take control of its future. That starts by normalizing relations with Israel.
Trump May Be Leaving, But 'Fake News' is a Part of All Our Lives Now
Both in Israel and in America, the impact of the Trump era on the news landscape runs deep.
Israel Is Firmly in Trump's Corner, but Unfazed by Potential Biden Win
The Israeli hard right might find it difficult to get game changers like annexation past a Biden administration, but the Democrat is not seen as likely to roll back Netanyahu's gains under Trump.
Trump's Mideast Peace Deals Present Nobel Committee with Netanyahu Dilemma
"The Peace Prize is for peace, not for being a nice guy. Netanyahu brought peace," says one of the Israeli prime minister's supporters. Others—including the Palestinians—don't see it that way.
I Just Nominated Trump and Netanyahu for the Ig Nobel. Here's Why
For a peace accord between countries who had never, ever been at war, shared a border, or clashed violently over any dispute, gentlemen, I... guess I salute you.
Iran Dismisses Israel-UAE-Bahrain Deal as 'Strategic Mistake'
An Iranian government spokesperson said the deal was made "in favor" of President Donald Trump's reelection.
Trump Declares 'The Dawn of a New Middle East' With Peace Deal Signings
President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared "the dawn of a new Middle East" with the formal signing of the historic U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords, an effort at normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain—though it remains to be seen how far the Middle East peace deal will spread.
Israel to Shut Down Nation for Three Weeks to Contain COVID Spread
The lockdown, opposed by some cabinet members, will begin on Friday and include the Jewish New Year.
Here's Why Trump and Netanyahu Won't be Dumped by Their Allies Anytime Soon
Beleaguered as they are, the two leaders' mastery of social media is giving them a competitive edge over domestic rivals.
Peace? Sure. End of Conflict? Hardly
As the dust settles from the surprise peace accord between Israel and the Emirates, the new Middle East it promised looks surprisingly like the old.