Israel-Gaza latest: Cleverly visits, 17 Brits feared dead, King Charles ‘appalled’ and Netanyahu forms war cabinet October 11, 2023 Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has travelled to Israel to show the UK’s “unwavering solidarity” in the wake of the Hamas attacks
Israeli security cabinet declares country at war after Hamas attack October 8, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says his security cabinet has declared the country at war following a deadly Hamas assault in southern Israel. The decision, announced on Sunday, formally authorises “the taking of significant military steps,” it said in a statement.
Netanyahu tells Israel ‘we are at war’ after unprecedented Hamas attack October 7, 2023 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Israel that it is “at war” with Hamas militants that rule the Gaza Strip.
UK urges Israel PM Netanyahu to seek ‘long term compromise’ on reform plans as thousands strike and protest March 28, 2023 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan, saying he wanted to give time to seek a compromise over the contentious package with his political opponents. He made the announcement after two days of large protests against the plan. “When there’s an opportunity to avoid civil war through [...]
Israel’s parliament removes Benjamin Netanyahu from power as historic 12-year rule ends June 13, 2021 Israel’s parliament has narrowly voted in favour of a new coalition government, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic 12-year rule. Naftali Bennett, the head of a small ultranationalist party, was sworn in as prime minister after a narrow 60-59 vote in parliament. But if he wants to keep the job, he will have to maintain [...]
Israel: Desperate Netanyahu fighting for survival as end of 12-year rule nears May 31, 2021 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents appeared to be moving closer toward a coalition deal that could end the 12-year rule of the long-time Israeli leader. Last night, Naftali Bennett, leader of the small Yamina party and a kingmaker following the March elections, scheduled an 8 pm news conference where he announced his decision to [...]
Exit poll Israel: No clear winner as Netanyahu’s fate hangs in the balance March 23, 2021 Exit polls indicate there is no clear winner in today’s Israeli election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fate uncertain and signalling continued political deadlock. The polls on Israel’s three main TV stations showed Netanyahu and his religious and nationalist allies, as well as diverse array of opponents, both falling short of a parliamentary majority. That [...]
Israel shows how to unlock a lockdown at lightning speed February 22, 2021 While the UK government presented its roadmap for exiting Britain’s third lockdown today, all eyes are on Israel this week as the country’s government has already started to re-open the country’s domestic economy, a process which is expected to be completed within weeks. The speed at which the restrictions are lifted is the most striking [...]
Israel’s Netanyahu claims victory in Likud party leadership vote December 27, 2019 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a vote to stay at the helm of his Likud party. The win will come as a boost ahead of what will likely be a hard-fought general election in March. Read more: Boxing Day spending set to fall after Brits cash out on bumper Black Friday A Likud [...]
Israel’s Netanyahu proposes sharing power with rival Gantz September 19, 2019 Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has hinted he might be open to a power-sharing arrangement with main rival Benny Gantz after a bruising election saw the two neck-and-neck in the count. Netanyahu called for a unity government, and hinted that himself and Gantz could be Prime Ministers on a rotating basis. Read more: [...]