Israel's Democracy Is up for Election
Dealing with Iran isn't the only make-or-break challenge the next Israeli government will face. Israel's future as a democracy also hangs in the balance.
Netanyahu Won't Get Chance to Retake Leadership as Israel Avoids Elections
"We will continue to fight this awful government.... We will look for any way to topple it, to return Israel to the right track," the ex-prime minister said.
Netanyahu and Israel's NeverNetanyahu Right
Impatient and ambitious right-wing politicians may facilitate the rise of the most radical government Israel has ever seen.
Israeli Elections Could Spell Trouble for Netanyahu, Trump
Netanyahu delivered a tempered speech where he refused to concede the close race. "Israel needs a strong, stable, Zionist government committed to Israel as a national state for the Jewish people," he said.
Netanyahu Receives Two-Week Extension to Form Government
Prime minister's Likud party continuing negotiations with far-right and ultra-Orthodox groups after winning March election.
Netanyahu's Unholy Alliance With Europe's 'Anti-Semitic' Far Right
Europe's nationalist parties are rushing to support formerly reviled Israel as an ally against the 'scourge' of Islamisation.
Will Obama and Bibi Kiss and Make Up?
The warmth of US-Israeli relations depends on how extreme Netanyahu's new government is.
U.S. Blasts Netanyahu for 'Divisive Rhetoric'
In the campaign, Netanyahu backtracked on his support for eventual creation of a Palestinian state.
EU Says Wants to Work With New Israeli Government to Relaunch Peace Process
EU foreign policy chief proposes "mutually beneficial relationship" after Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state prior to election victory.
Tel Aviv Diary: The People Have Mumbled
With no clear winner,Israel now has weeks of waiting to discover who will lead the country.
Israeli Election: Netanyahu and Herzog Neck and Neck on Polling Day
Turnout was high in the close contest between Isaac Herzog and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel Exit Polls: Netanyahu's Likud Party Tied With Herzog's Zionist Union
TV news said Likud and the Zionist Union had secured 27 seats each in the 120-member Knesset.
New Israeli Government, New Position on Iran?
Obama should not expect a sea change in Israel's official attitudes toward Iran if Netanyahu is defeated.
Netanyahu Trails Behind Herzog in Polls Leading up to Israeli Election
The Israeli election has exposed public fatigue with Benjamin Netanyahu's stress on national security rather than socio-economic problems.
Netanyahu May Be Toppled by Minorities
More than half of Israelis make up three groups who are disenchanted with the prime minister.
The Shifting Sympathies of America's Jews
American Jewish opinion toward Israel today is fractured and will continue to fracture.
Israel Election: Bibi Has Failed to Connect
It increasingly looks as if Netanyahu's gamble on an early election will backfire.
Israel Election: Pocketbook Issues Trump Security Concerns
With a week to go before polling, Netanyahu's opponent Herzog noses ahead.
Israeli Election: What Do Israeli Arabs Want?
Ayman Odeh, leader of the joint Arab ticket, talks about equality, peace and a lasting settlement.
Tel Aviv Diary: Did Bibi's Speech Do the Trick?
Even those Israelis who will not vote for Netanyahu think the speech was worth giving.
Iran Hated Netanyahu's Speech to Congress
"The speech today by the Zionist regime's prime minister was boring and repetitive."
Netanyahu's Congressional Address Could Hurt Israel's Relations With U.S.
Obama administration officials on Wednesday questioned Netanyahu's judgment.
Netanyhu Says Congressional Speech Comes Amid 'Great Danger' for Israel
Netanyahu said world powers had pledged to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Jordan-Based Rap Group Sues Netanyahu Over Campaign Ad
An Israeli election campaign ad says the left will show ISIS the way to Jerusalem, and uses a song by the rap group.
Netanyahu Improperly Used State Funds: Israeli State Auditor
The news fired up center-left opponents before a parliamentary election next month.
Israel Election: Why Is Netanyahu Addressing Congress?
The Israeli prime minister is gambling the speech will help win the March poll.
Israel Elections: Buji and Bibi: Neck and Neck
Israelis are tired of Netanyahu, but have yet to warm to Herzog.
Tel Aviv Diary: Clinton Man Brought In to Counter Netanyahu
Paul Begala is expected to focus Yitzhak Herzog's campaign on the economy.
Israeli Parties Hunt 'Caviar Vote' Before March Election
Soviet migrants make up 20% of Israel's Jewish population, making their conservative, working-class vote significant in politics.