Israeli Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes: A look at where it might lead

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has resumed after a month-long break. The resumption refocuses the spotlight on the long-serving leader's legal woes after a wave of protests over his government's plan to overhaul the country's judiciary

Netanyahu airlifted to airport after protesters block road

Demonstrators had made blocking Netanyahu's route to the airport a centerpiece of their efforts, and the the optics of the Israeli leader having to make alternate travel plans were a win for the protest movement.

Bad Hair Day: How a salon visit of Israel PM's wife ended with riot police

Protesters gathered outside a Tel Aviv salon where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife was getting her hair done on Thursday, resulting in a chaotic end to a day of protests against the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary

Explained: How the Israel-Palestinian conflict may be entering a new deadly phase

Unlike previous unrest, newly emerging Palestinian militant groups are increasingly fragmented and calling for a popular uprising. This demand, in turn, coincides with a radical shift to the extreme right in Israel’s government

Netanyahu says considering military aid to Ukraine, mediation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was considering military aid to Ukraine and was willing to serve as a mediator, following US calls for more active involvement

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu vows 'strong' response to Jerusalem attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed "strong" and rapid action on Saturday following two attacks in annexed east Jerusalem carried out by Palestinians, one of which killed seven people outside a synagogue

Do you know what happened on 4 November in the past? Read details

Check the list of a few major events that took place on 4 November in the past

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's mandate to form govt expires; Opposition chief Yair Lapid gets the chance

Netanyahu's Likud party won the most seats in a March election and was given 28 days to build a majority coalition government, but that deadline passed on Tuesday

Benjamin Netanyahu's graft trial resumes as Israeli PM faces anger over COVID-19 handling, economic fallout

Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, painting the accusations as a media-orchestrated witch hunt pursued by a biased law enforcement system.

Angela Merkel and Benjamin Netanyahu hold talks to publicly brush aside past differences, promote Germany-Israel cooperation

Despite those issues and others, both sides seem determined to have the visit run smoothly. Germany says the discussions will focus on economic ties, innovation and technology, while noting that the government-to-government consultations have been in place for 10 years.