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Benjamin Netanyahu (R) faces corruption charges

First day of Israel's Netanyahu corruption trial ends

World • 24 May

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Netanyhu warns Ayatollah after Twitter threat

World • 21 May

Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push on with controversial plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank

Israel swears in unity govt, ending political stalemate

News • 17 May

Mike Pompeo (left) holds a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel must act according to US peace plan - Pompeo

World • 13 May

Benjamin Netanyahu had squared off against Benny Gantz in three inconclusive elections over the past year

Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz agree to form unity govt

World • 20 Apr

Benny Gantz (L) and veteran Israeli PM Benjamin Natanyahu

Netanyahu rival Gantz tasked with forming Israeli govt

World • 16 Mar

Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc, which includes ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties, is projected to get 59 seats

Netanyahu emerges on top after third election in a year

World • 03 Mar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu tweeted "thank you" in response to the polls

Exit polls suggest Netanyahu leads challengers

World • 02 Mar

Last April and again in September Benjamin Netanyahu (L) faced off against Benny Gantz

Resigned Israelis go to polls for third time in a year

Analysis and Comment • 01 Mar

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House

Trump unveils Middle East peace plan, hails 'big step'

World • 28 Jan

Israel's longest-serving premier, was expected to beat rival Gideon Saar

Israel's Netanyahu wins ruling party leadership primary

World • 27 Dec 19

A defeat for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving premier, would be a shock

Netanyahu declares victory in leadership challenge

World • 26 Dec 19

Benjamin Netanyahu is facing charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to face corruption charges

World • 21 Nov 19

The court ruled that Jewish Power party candidates could not stand, quoting a law barring "incitement to racism" by candidates

Israel's Jewish Power candidates barred from elections

World • 26 Aug 19

Likud and other right-wing parties projected to take around 65 seats in parliament

Israel elections: What happens next?

World • 10 Apr 19

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu celebrate at Likud headquarters

Netanyahu claims 'colossal' victory in Israeli election

World • 10 Apr 19

Both Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory after the exit polls

Exit polls: Netanyahu, Gantz neck and neck in election

World • 09 Apr 19

Benjamin Netanyahu denies the charges of corruption, fraud and breach of trust

Israeli PM faces allegations ahead of elections

World • 02 Apr 19

Donald Trump signed the document at the start of a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu

US officially recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan

World • 26 Mar 19

Five people were wounded when the house in Mishmeret was hit

Netanyahu cuts short US visit after rocket attack

World • 25 Mar 19

Mohammad Javad Zarif said: 'The risk (of war) is great. The risk will be even greater if you continue to turn a blind eye to severe violations of international law'

Iran accuses Israel and US of 'looking for war'

World • 17 Feb 19

Sara and Benjamin Netahyahu face bribery indictment

Israeli police recommend indicting PM for bribery

World • 02 Dec 18

Benjamin Netanyahu has served as Israeli prime minister for around 12 years in total

Netanyahu questioned in corruption investigation

Israel • 17 Aug 18

The law speaks of Israel as being the Jewish historical homeland and says Jews have the right to self-determination there

Israel adopts divisive Jewish nation-state law

Israel • 19 Jul 18

Sara Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing

Benjamin Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud

World • 21 Jun 18

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