PATRICK KINGSLEY
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Two Explosions in Jerusalem Kill 1 and Wound at Least 13
The two explosions occurred at bus stops during the morning rush hour in what were believed to be the first bomb attacks on Israeli civilians...
As Netanyahu Nears Power, the Far Right Wants to Oversee the Army
Bezalel Smotrich is an ultranationalist who opposes Palestinian sovereignty and wants to govern Israel by Jewish law. He seeks the Defense Ministry in Benjamin Netanyahu’s...
After Near Wipeout in Election, Israeli Left Wonders: What Now?
Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need...
Far Right’s Rise in Israel Driven by Anxiety and Fear
To win election, Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies harnessed perceived threats to Israel’s Jewish identity after ethnic unrest last year and the subsequent inclusion...
Netanyahu Set to Win Israel’s Election and Return to Power Within Weeks
After five elections in less than four years, Israel will have a stable government for the first time since 2019. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition could...
Israel’s Election: 5 Takeaways
Benjamin Netanyahu seems poised to take power again. But regardless of his fate, the election already highlights several trends that could have a lasting effect...
Netanyahu Extends Lead in Israel Election, Projections Say
If the right-wing bloc does cement an election victory, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, will return to office even as he stands trial on...
As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history...
Israel and Lebanon Reach Landmark Maritime Deal
If ratified by both governments, the agreement is expected to avert the immediate threat of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and could eventually help salve...
In Israel, a Solemn Yom Kippur Also Creates a Giant Playground
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, brings Israel to a standstill. For the nonobservant, that briefly turns highways into bike trails.