New York Times | Netanyahu Vows to Work Quickly to Form New Government New York Times JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel pledged on Wednesday to work quickly to form a new government after his clear-cut election victory, as Isaac Herzog, the center-left opposition leader, conceded defeat. “Our country's everyday ... Netanyahu Divides as He Conquers in Israeli Election Netanyahu sweeps to victory in Israeli election US rebukes Israel's victorious Netanyahu on Mideast policy |
Politico | Israel's shield no more Politico In the wake of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decisive re-election, the Obama administration is revisiting longtime assumptions about America's role as a shield for Israel against international pressure. Angered by Netanyahu's hard-line ... |
CNN | The path to victory for Israel's next prime minister CNN CNN's John Vause breaks down the seats in the Israeli's Knesset and explains how Israel's next prime minster will build a coalition government. Israel's Election (13). GPS Obama Netanyahu_00010911.jpg. <img alt="GPS Obama Netanyahu_00010911.jpg" ... |
New York Times | First Draft | Today in Politics: Washington Responds to Netanyahu's Victory in ... New York Times As Washington digested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's surprisingly strong victory on Tuesday in Israel's elections, the consensus among Republicans and Democrats was that the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel remained ... |
Haaretz | Among Joint List's many tasks: Convincing Arabs it was worth voting Haaretz The low turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel in the 2015 election is both sobering and painful (much as it delighted Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman). Even if they disagree with the ideological arguments advanced by those who call for ... Israel's Political Untouchables How Israel's Arab parties could oust Netanyahu Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu Culled Key Votes From the Right |
Washington Post (blog) | 4 ways Israel's electoral system could improve the US Washington Post (blog) On Tuesday, Israelis will elect a new national parliament. Millions of voters will choose between competing "lists" -- slates of candidates who represent a political party or an alliance of parties that will be allocated seats in the Knesset, the ... |
After Netanyahu Wins Israel Vote with Racism & Vow of Permanent Occupation ... Democracy Now! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a surprise election victory, putting him on course for a fourth term in office. Netanyahu's Likud Party is poised to control 29 or 30 seats in the 120-member Knesset. The Zionist Union opposition placed ... |
The Independent | Israel is supposedly the only democracy in the Middle East, yet 4.5 million ... The Independent What's more, Israel has even been accused on putting Gazans on a "diet", and of controlling the exact number of calories entering the strip during the Gaza blockade that took place between 2007 and 2010. The 1.7m Palestinians inside Israel who are ... UN officials accused of bowing to Israeli pressure over children's rights list Israel election: The view from Ramallah PA sets emergency budget due to Israel withholding tax revenue, lack of donor aid |
USA TODAY | Five ways victory for Israel's Netanyahu matters USA TODAY 1. Iran nuclear talks. The Israeli leader has been a strident critic of U.S. talks with Iran on curbing that country's nuclear program. Back in power, he may work with fellow critics in the Republican-controlled Congress to undermine any agreement the ... Exclusive: Netanyahu Canceled Intel Briefing for US Senators on Iran Dangers |
Sydney Morning Herald | TROUBLE IN THE HOLY LAND WND.com Israel is a deeply divided, tiny nation that is surrounded by hostile enemies. Can this ancient yet modern nation survive? Tuesday's elections remind us of just how divided the state of Israel is, with 15 parties vying for seats in the Knesset and with ... The American Studies Association doubles down on anti-Israel lunacy Jewish students say Israel divestment movement leads to campus anti-Semitism |