“One thing is clear, the State of Israel is at a historic turning point. We are facing immense opportunities, and immense challenges, including the existential threat from Iran,” said Netanyahu.
This week’s anti-Netanyahu piece - a blistering attack in response to the Israeli PM's election victory - is par for the course for the New York Times.
While Netanyahu won a clear victory in the elections this week, the precise makeup of the new government remains a mystery for now, with several likely scenarios emerging.
On the same day when Israelis cast their votes for Knesset seats, a mock election was held at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo to crown Israel's cutest animal.
After serving as mayor of Jerusalem for a decade, Barkat commented in the run-up to the nation's April elections that Jerusalem must remain united under Israeli sovereignty.
The Central Elections Committee on Wednesday night accepted the petition submitted against the Arab Ra’am-Balad political party and barred it from running in the elections.
Netanyahu may meet with Trump during his planned visit to the United States to attend the annual Policy Conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
The Likud party introduced its first Muslim Arab-Israeli candidate, providing a strong reminder that Israel is a diverse, inclusive, and democratic society.
