Elections
Netanyahu, rival, miss coalition deadline but continue talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival have missed a midnight deadline to form an emergency government to tackle the coronavirus threat and prevent another costly and divisive election
Israeli PM and rival look to finalize emergency unity deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival are trying to agree on an emergency government that would tackle the coronavirus threat and prevent yet another costly and divisive election
Netanyahu, rival report 'meaningful progress' in unity talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival say they have made they “meaningful progress” in their efforts to form a joint government to confront the coronavirus crisis, agreeing to continue talks this week after a midnight deadline expired
Netanyahu rival calls for coalition deal ahead of deadline
Israel's main opposition leader is urging its long-serving prime minister to reach a coalition deal ahead of a midnight deadline
Israel's coalition talks falter ahead of midnight deadline
Israel is bracing for more political turmoil with a midnight deadline looming on coalition talks between the country’s two most powerful political parties
Netanyahu rival seeks extension in Israel coalition talks
Benny Gantz, leader of Israel’s Blue and White Party, has asked the country’s president for a two-week extension as he tries to form a coalition government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The Latest: US envoy urges Turkey to stop Syria offensive
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is urging Turkey to halt its offensive in northeastern Syria "and declare a cease-fire immediately"
Exit polls show Israeli PM Netanyahu short of securing parliamentary majority, political future in doubt.
Exit polls show Israeli PM Netanyahu short of securing parliamentary majority, political future in doubt.
Israel's Arab parties unite to make gains in upcoming vote
Israel's four Arab political parties are announcing a merger ahead of September elections, a move that aims to boost voter turnout among the country's Arab minority
Former Israeli PM Barak stages return to 'topple Netanyahu'
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has announced he is returning to politics and is forming a new party that will aim to depose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections