Benny Gantz will get the first chance to form a new Israeli government
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will give Benny Gantz the task of forming a new government, his office said yesterday.
Israel closes most schools and universities due to coronavirus
Most of Israel’s schools and universities will close due to the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced yesterday.
Netanyahu attorneys request postponement of corruption trial
Attorneys for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a formal request today asking to postpone the opening of his corruption trial for 45 days.
Israelis mark 50th anniversary of meaningless elections: Purim feature
In the CJN‘s Purim issue cover story, Michael Fraiman writes about Israel’s elections, from 50 years in the future.
Israeli elections: Netanyahu’s Likud again falls short of majority to form government
Most of the votes in Israel have been counted from yesterday’s election, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has the most seats in the parliament, gaining four from the balloting in September to regain the top spot.
Israel’s third election in a year improves Netanyahu’s chances of forming a government
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party improved its chances of forming a government after it gained three more seats in parliament than Blue and White at the close of voting in Israel, exit polls showed.
Roytenberg: Has the proposed peace plan made any difference?
“By accepting Israel’s security concerns and stating plainly that there is no right of return for Palestinians, the plan increases the chances that a future arrangement with the Palestinians would succeed, should they ever be willing to come to the table.”
Bernie Sanders criticizes Netanyahu during Democratic presidential debate
When Tuesday night’s Democratic debate turned to Israel, Sen. Bernie Sanders stood out by criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
From Yoni’s Desk: What’s Israel got to do with it?
Here’s the latest op-ed from CJN editor Yoni Goldstein.
Canada backs Israel in ICC challenge
Canada has submitted a letter to the International Criminal Court (ICC) reiterating its position on Palestine, in a case in which Israel asked for Ottawa’s support.
