HAIFA, Israel—Israel’s former premier Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to return to power, claiming a “huge vote of confidence” from voters and declaring that his coalition of conservative parties is on the cusp of an election win. “The people want a different way. They want security,” Netanyahu said. “They want power, not weakness … they want diplomatic wisdom,…
Israel’s Netanyahu Appears to Hold Lead in Election
JERUSALEM—Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to hold a narrow lead early Wednesday in Israeli elections, according to exit polls, potentially paving the way for a return to power. The exit polls were preliminary, and the final results could change as votes are tallied. Tuesday’s election was Israel’s fifth in less than four years, with…
Israelis Go to the Polls for the Fifth Time in Four Years
HAIFA, Israel—On Nov. 1, Israel holds its unprecedented fifth election in less than four years. Recent elections have produced a deadlock between Benjamin Netanyahu—head of the Likud Party—and a number of opposing parties, with neither side able to hold a majority since 2019. The Knesset (Israeli parliament) elections are supposed to be held every four years. There…
‘Bibi’ Netanyahu Is Poised for a Political Comeback. Here’s What It Means for Biden’s Agenda
With the largest source of disagreement between the United States and Israel—the Iran nuclear deal—virtually collapsed, President Joe Biden would have little to fear on the policy front from a more right-leaning government if former Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu returns to leadership, according to experts. The right-wing champion of Israeli security and former prime minister has…
Maritime Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon Finalized
October 27, 2022
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HAIFA, Israel—On Thursday, Israel and Lebanon finalized a maritime border agreement that both Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Lebanese President Michel Aoun called a historical achievement. The agreement settles a sea border between the two states that do not have diplomatic relations and have been officially in a state of war for decades. The…
Israel and Lebanon Finalize Maritime Border Agreement
October 27, 2022
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HAIFA, Israel—Israel and Lebanon signed a maritime agreement on Oct. 27 that settles a sea border between the two states, which don’t have diplomatic relations and have been officially in a state of war for decades. The deal, which has the potential to unlock additional natural gas production in the Mediterranean at a time of global…
Google Sets Up High-Tech School at Israeli University
JERUSALEM—Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Israel’s Reichman University have set up a school to train high-tech professionals, offering courses in computer programming, sales and data analysis among other subjects, the university said on Monday. Israel has a vibrant high-tech sector but a severe shortage of skilled tech workers has led to tens of thousands of unfilled…
Israeli President Lands in Washington to Visit Biden Administration
Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog landed in Washington on Oct. 25 for an official visit to the United States where he will meet with President Joe Biden and other senior officials. The meetings will “discuss important developments in our region, from the Abraham Accords to the gas deal with Lebanon, and of course to our desire and…
Court Orders Israeli Authorities to Provide Vaccination Status of People Who Died During Pandemic
HAIFA, Israel—Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from an Israeli citizen, the Jerusalem District Court has ordered the Ministry of Health to provide information on the vaccination status of deceased people and other information. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has until mid-November to provide: total mortality, for any reason, including COVID-19, noting the vaccination…
Stephen Harper Receives Award for Supporting Israel, Calls for ‘Peace Through Strength’
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper received the Israel Allies Award for his support of Israel at a gala event on Oct. 20. Harper, who served as prime minister from 2006 to 2015, was presented with the award by the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF), which works with the U.S. Congress and legislatures around to world to…
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