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Netanyahu gets nod to form Israeli government

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday announced his decision to mandate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government after an inconclusive election, giving Netanyahu a new lease on..

Saudi FM: Yemen Hodeidah blockade doesn't exist

Saudi Arabia’s FM joined Becky Anderson for a wide-ranging and extended interview. They discussed relations with the US, the war in Yemen, the return to the JCPOA, and normalization with Israel.

Israel and UAE quick to pursue economic ties

Israel and UAE quick to pursue economic ties - and the end of the office as we know it. Plus, the wildfires put California's wine industry under considerate strain. All in this week's Business Planet..

Netanyahu corruption trial: Prosecutor says Israeli PM's favours were 'currency'

Netanyahu corruption trial: Israel PM is accused of bribery, fraud & breach of trust

Prison babies: Palestinians fathering children from inside Israeli jails

Palestinians commemorate Land Day, decry Israeli land grabs

Losing their territory and their way of life. Palestinians mark Land Day, as annexations that began decades ago, continue.

Former Knesset Member: The last thing Israel needs is a fifth election

Danny Danon, former Israeli Permanent Representative to the U.N., speaks to Becky Anderson on the day of Israel’s fourth election in less than two years. They discuss Benjamin Netanyahu’s future,..

Israel votes: Palestinian-Israeli party now a potential kingmaker

Without defections, each side needs the support of Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, to form a government and avoid another election.

Netanyahu's future uncertain as votes trickle in

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's prospects for another term looked uncertain on Wednesday after partial results from a national election projected no clear path to victory. Soraya Ali..

Netanyahu’s future unclear as Israel election threatens deadlock

Exit polls from Israel’s fourth election in two years show a parliament divided between Netanyahu’s likely opponents and supporters.

Israel election: "This is a big win for the right"

Israel election: "The low turnout has definitely helped Netanyahu"

Israel election: "We are probably heading to a fifth election"

Israel's Yair Lapid: from TV anchor to top Netanyahu challenger

Deadlock once again after Israeli elections

Greece is working on agreements with ten countries on vaccine passports

Flights bringing visitors from some European countries, Israel and the United Kingdom will begin in April and from mid-May, more countries will be added to the list of those who do not need to..

'The state needs a stable govt': Netanyahu claims Israel vote win but majority uncertain

No clear winner in Israeli election, signaling more deadlock

Israel election: Political deadlock looms as Netanyahu appears short of majority

Both Benjamin Netanyahu and his political rivals lack a clear path to a governing coalition, initial results show.

Israel election: Exit polls indicate Netanyahu's party ahead but short of majority

“Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote,” Netanyahu said after casting his ballot in Jerusalem, his wife, Sara, at his side. He called the occasion a “festival of democracy.” “This the moment of truth..

Exit polls indicate no clear winner in Israeli election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fate uncertain, according to exit polls that signal continued political deadlock.

Israel polls close, winner undecided

The polls have closed in Israel in what is the fourth election in just two years. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes a world-beating vaccine rollout will help him politically, despite bribery and..

Analysis: Israeli poll is referendum on Netanyahu

Israel votes in fourth election in two years

During Israel’s 72-year history, no single party list of candidates has been able to form a governing majority in the 120-seat Knesset.