Page 4 - Latest Updates on Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents race against clock on unity government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents raced against the clock to finalize a coalition government that would end his 12-year rule ahead of a deadline at midnight Wednesday
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Netanyahu's rival leaders face midnight deadline to form new government
Lapid, who was handed the mandate to form Israel's next government last month after Netanyahu failed, is scrambling to finalize agreements with additional partners to approach a parliamentary majority
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Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents face unity government deadline in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opponents on Wednesday were racing to finalize a coalition government to end his 12-year rule the longest by any Israeli premier ahead of a midnight deadline
Israel's Netanyahu could lose office as rivals join hands to form new govt
Israel could be headed for a break from the "Bibi-regime"
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Ex-Israeli Defence Minister agrees to join anti-Netanyahu coalition
Naftali Bennett, also leader of the pro-settler party of Yamina, announced that he has accepted a coalition deal with centrist Yair Lapid to form "the government of change" to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu could lose Israel's PM job as rivals attempt to join forces
A former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu said he would seek to form a coalition government with the Israeli leader's opponents, taking a major step toward ending the rule of the longtime premier
Israel appoints former operative David Barnea as new Mossad spymaster
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday the appointment of David Barnea as the new head of the country's spy agency, the Mossad
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Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas holds on day one, says report
The truce, mediated by Egypt, began at 2 am in Israel as people on either side of the divide watched nervously to see whether it would hold
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Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire to stop military operation in Gaza
The decision came after heavy US pressure to halt the offensive. There was no immediate comment from Hamas
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Gaining in conflict, Netanyahu may emerge victorious in Israeli politics
Operation Cast Lead was supposed to eliminate the offensive capabilities of Hamas the Palestinian political faction that had taken over Gaza the year before.
Want immediate Gaza de-escalation: Joe Biden to Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel says it has no 'timeframe' for ending hostilities; death toll tops 219
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Biden, in call with Israel PM, urges 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza
President Joe Biden stepped up the pressure on Israel to end 10 days of violent skirmishes with Palestinians
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Biden 'expresses support for Gaza ceasefire' in call with Netanyahu
US President Joe Biden, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed his support for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, the Palestinian military group
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Heavy Israeli air strikes hit Gaza as fighting enters second week
The overnight bombardment came after the deadliest day of the conflict, which included a strike in Gaza City that left three buildings flattened and killed at least 42 people
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Biden calls Netanyahu, says Israel has right to defend itself
President Joe Biden on Saturday held telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and reaffirmed his strong support for Israel's right to defend itself against terror groups.
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Israel-Gaza fighting will take time to end: PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the continued fighting with the Islamic Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip "will take time" to end
Israel-Palestine's bloody history: Guide to world's longest-running dispute
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the world's longest-running and most controversial one. Here's a comprehensive guide to the world's most controversial conflict
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Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu misses deadline, political future in question
Failing to meet the deadline raises the possibility that his Likud party could be pushed into opposition for first time in 12 years
Israel faces a deadlock after fourth parliamentary election in two years
Israel's 4th election in two years failed once again to produce a clear winner, as the pro-Netanyahu group has the declared support of 52 members of the Israeli Parliament, while opponents have 57
Israel vote deadlock: Benjamin Netanyahu appears short of majority
Uncertainty hovered over the outcome of Israel's parliamentary election Wednesday