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After his failure in the elections, outgoing Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, delivered a speech to sum up his tenure, stressing that Israel “is capable of attacking Iran,” but expects the next prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to act in a balanced manner. Speaking to military reporters, Gantz said he thinks…

Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced their rejection of forming a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Informed sources said that forming a unity government is the best way out for Israel from having a far-right government, which will inevitably involve it in clashes…

After months of reluctance, Israel is softening its opposition to providing military aid to Ukraine, as Iran’s deepening support for Russia’s invasion evolves into a threat to Israeli security.

Jerusalem (AFP) - After the fifth vote in under four years, veteran Israeli hawk Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies have secured a clear victory, according to results released late Thursday with 99 percent of votes counted.

Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a comeback following his Likud party’s strong showing in Tuesday’s elections. But the party of leftist caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid has also made electoral gains, enabling the journalist-turned-politician to establish himself as a powerful opposition leader, according to a Middle East…

Israel's answer to Ukraine's request for arms and supplies has made an unexpected turn as Zelenskyy reveals new agreement

Jerusalem (AFP) - Yair Lapid, who has vowed to stick to his centrist path despite coming second in Israel's elections, is a TV star who rose to become prime minister within a decade.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel tries to convince Washington to pressure Jerusalem into providing weapons to Kyiv

Israelis are voting in their fifth election in four years in a tight race that pits centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid against right-wing former premier Benjamin Netanyahu, with an array of smaller parties that will set the shape of the next government.

Israel's election on Tuesday, the country's fifth since 2019, largely pits familiar faces against one another in a tight race. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now the opposition leader, is hoping to return to power and replace his main rival, interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid. The election is once again…

Israel's fifth election since 2019 largely presents familiar faces to voters