Israel and Sudan agree to normalise ties in US deal Israel hailed a new era in its relations with the Arab world after the announcement of plans to normalise ties with Sudan, an agreement Palestinians ... World • 23 Oct 20
First day of Israel's Netanyahu corruption trial ends The first day of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial ended after about an hour. World • 24 May 20
Netanyhu warns Ayatollah after Twitter threat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned arch-foe Iran after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tweeted comments accusing Israel of "state terrorism" and calling for ... World • 21 May 20
Israel swears in unity govt, ending political stalemate Israel's parliament swore in its new unity government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis ... News • 17 May 20
Israel must act according to US peace plan - Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke of the complexities of Israel's planned de facto annexation of the occupied West Bank, saying after talks with ... World • 13 May 20
Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz agree to form unity govt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a historic deal with one-time rival parliament speaker Benny Gantz to form a unity government, ending the country's ... World • 20 Apr 20
Netanyahu rival Gantz tasked with forming Israeli govt Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, former military chief Benny Gantz, has received an official mandate from Israel's president to try to form ... World • 16 Mar 20
Netanyahu emerges on top after third election in a year Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emerged victorious after Israel's third election in a year, despite a looming corruption trial, though his right-wing coalition appeared short ... World • 03 Mar 20
Exit polls suggest Netanyahu leads challengers Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin appears to lead his main challenger following elections, with multiple exit polls putting his right-wing Likud several seats ahead of the ... World • 02 Mar 20
Resigned Israelis go to polls for third time in a year Israel is once again heading for political deadlock as a majority coalition seems unlikely. Analysis and Comment • 01 Mar 20
Trump unveils Middle East peace plan, hails 'big step' President Donald Trump has unveiled long-awaited details of a US plan for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning it may represent the last chance at statehood ... World • 28 Jan 20
Israel's Netanyahu wins ruling party leadership primary Israel's embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a leadership primary in his right-wing Likud party, ensuring he will lead it into March elections. World • 27 Dec 19
Netanyahu declares victory in leadership challenge Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared victory in a leadership primary in his right-wing Likud party, ensuring he will lead it in March ... World • 26 Dec 19
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to face corruption charges Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to be first serving PM to face criminal charges. World • 21 Nov 19
Israel's Jewish Power candidates barred from elections Israel's Supreme Court has barred two members of an extreme-right party many view as racist from running in a 17 September general election. World • 26 Aug 19
Israel elections: What happens next? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks set for a fifth term in office after nearly complete election results put him and fellow right-wingers on track ... World • 10 Apr 19
Netanyahu claims 'colossal' victory in Israeli election Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck-and-neck with his challenger Benny Gantz, the country's ... World • 10 Apr 19
Exit polls: Netanyahu, Gantz neck and neck in election Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing right-wing Likud Party appeared almost neck and neck with his main centrist rival for seats in parliament on election ... World • 09 Apr 19
Israeli PM faces allegations ahead of elections Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking re-election on 9 April under threat of charges of corruption, fraud and breach of trust. World • 02 Apr 19
US officially recognises Israeli sovereignty over Golan US President Donald Trump has signed a decree saying the United States recognises Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. World • 26 Mar 19
Netanyahu cuts short US visit after rocket attack Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short a visit to the US and the military said it dispatched reinforcements to the Gaza border after a ... World • 25 Mar 19
Iran accuses Israel and US of 'looking for war' Iran's foreign minister has accused Israel of looking for war and warned that its actions and those of the United States were increasing the chances ... World • 17 Feb 19
Israeli police recommend indicting PM for bribery Israeli police have recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for bribery and other offences, the third such move against the premier ... World • 02 Dec 18
Netanyahu questioned in corruption investigation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone through a new round of questioning, police said, amid corruption allegations that have threatened to topple him. Israel • 17 Aug 18
Israel adopts divisive Jewish nation-state law Israel's parliament has adopted a law defining the country as the nation state of the Jewish people, provoking fears it will lead to blatant discrimination ... Israel • 19 Jul 18