Israel’s Netanyahu Could Emerge Stronger from Early Elections
Few of the prime minister’s rivals have a credible path toward denying him a fourth term.
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Amid Gaza Strikes, Netanyahu Rules Out West Bank Withdrawals
The Israeli leader says he is not prepared “to create another twenty Gazas” on the West Bank.
Netanyahu Excludes Religious Parties from Ruling Coalition
Centrists are expected to replace right-wing religious parties in Israel’s government.
Israel’s Netanyahu Loses Seats, Maintains Plurality
Exit polls put Israel’s prime minister on track to win reelection, if with a smaller majority.
Israel’s Nationalists Could Be Kingmakers After Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can hardly govern without the Jewish Home party.
Netanyahu Tries to Fend Off Right-Wing Challenge
The Israeli prime minister responds to the defection of conservative voters to the right.
Israeli Ruling Parties Lose Support After Hamas Truce
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party stands to lose seats in January’s election.
Netanyahu, Barak Considered Iran Strike Two Years Ago
Israel’s prime minister ordered the military to prepare for an attack against Iran in 2010.
Netanyahu Seen Preparing Cabinet for Iran Strike
The Israeli cabinet is divided on whether to attack Iran.
Netanyahu’s “Red Lines” Are Unacceptable
Defining limits for Iran’s nuclear program wouldn’t reduce the chance of war at all.
Netanyahu Rejects Calls for Patience on Iran Sanctions
Israel’s premier insists “the danger of not acting” is greater than giving Iran more time.
Israel Does Not Seek Regime Change in Tehran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel can live with the present regime in Iran if it gives up its nuclear program.
Israel’s Netanyahu Splits Rival Liberal Party
The conservative premier divides liberals over military service for orthodox Jews.
Expanded Coalition Gives Netanyahu More Leeway
The prime minister has an opportunity to show more flexibility toward the Palestinians.
Early Election Could Strengthen Netanyahu’s Mandate
The prime minister could run as the defender of Israel before having to deal with the aftermath of an attack.