Anti-Netanyahu protesters celebrate ‘victory’ outside PM’s residence on eve of coalition vote to remove him from power

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Jerusalem “one last time” to celebrate their “victory,” ahead of a crucial vote in the Knesset, which is all but guaranteed to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power. … Read More >Anti-Netanyahu protesters celebrate ‘victory’ outside PM’s residence on eve of coalition vote to remove him from power

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns ‘incitement from any side’ amid backlash against coalition set to remove him from power

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken out against hate speech after his political opponents were given extra security detail. A ‘unity’ coalition to oust the PM was met with online hate and protests. … Read More >Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns ‘incitement from any side’ amid backlash against coalition set to remove him from power

Bibi’s done? Anti-Netanyahu coalition notifies Israeli president that it has formed new government after Arab party joins

Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett have put together a governing coalition to oust PM Benjamin Netanyahu, just minutes before time ran out. For the first time in history, an Arab-Israeli party will be on board. … Read More >Bibi’s done? Anti-Netanyahu coalition notifies Israeli president that it has formed new government after Arab party joins

Herzog elected Israel’s new president with 87 votes, as midnight deadline looms for opposition to oust Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog has been elected Israel’s eleventh president, winning a sizeable majority of 87 votes from the Knesset’s 120 seats. The vote comes as several parties race to form a new government before midnight. … Read More >Herzog elected Israel’s new president with 87 votes, as midnight deadline looms for opposition to oust Netanyahu

Anti-Bibi bloc inches closer to ousting unsinkable Israeli PM as Netanyahu’s last-ditch bid for government rotation rejected

Political forces seeking to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have days to form an unlikely cross-spectrum coalition. The survivalist politician on Sunday offered a three-way rotational premiership, but was rejected. … Read More >Anti-Bibi bloc inches closer to ousting unsinkable Israeli PM as Netanyahu’s last-ditch bid for government rotation rejected