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Israeli lawmakers have taken a first step toward approving a controversial plan that would hand the government more power over the country’s top court, a move that’s sparked waves of protest.

After a stint in opposition, Benjamin Netanyahu will return to power in Israel on Thursday, leading what analysts describe as the most right-wing government in the country's history. Senior security and law enforcement officials have already voiced concern over its direction, as have Palestinians. "It becomes for Netanyahu's partners a…

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Monday his governing coalition will dissolve parliament next week, a shock announcement that will give power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in days and force new elections. 

Jerusalem (AFP) - The leaders of Israel's governing coalition said Monday they will submit a bill next week to dissolve parliament, legislation that would force new elections if approved. 

Israel's embattled prime minister on Monday vowed to continue to lead the country as his shaky government limped into the opening of parliament's summer session on the verge of collapse. Less than a year after taking office, Naftali Bennett has lost his parliamentary majority, his own party is crumbling and…

The government of Israel’s embattled prime minister is limping into the opening of parliament’s summer session on the verge of collapse

Israel’s governing coalition lost its majority after a member of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s Yamina party resigned, dragging the country back into political deadlock and raising the prospects of an early election.