December 27, 2015
4:51 pm

The Mavi Marmara is tugged out of Haifa harbor long after the raid (photo credit: Herzl Shapira/Flash 90)

Spain lifts war crime listing for Netanyahu, 6 others

National Court rules registration of Israeli officials over deadly Turkish ferry clash a jurisdictional error

By JTA

July 12, 2015
1:11 pm

File: Likud MK Benny Begin during a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, May 25, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Ministers debate softened version of ‘Jewish state bill’

Revised legislation proposed by Likud lawmaker Benny Begin still calls Israel national Jewish homeland but emphasizes its democracy

By Tamar Pileggi

June 1, 2015
6:36 pm

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman speaks during a party meeting at the Knesset, Jerusalem May 25, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Avigdor Liberman: Netanyahu is ‘Mr. Zigzag’

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says he has ‘no problem with the Likud party, just with its leader’

By Times of Israel staff

June 1, 2015
5:24 pm

Benny Begin assures colleagues he won’t quit Knesset

Reading Netanyahu’s praise on Facebook ‘was like reading my own obituary,’ says parliament’s oldest serving member

By Jonathan Beck

May 31, 2015
6:12 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Begin (Photo by Haim Zach/GPO/Flash90)

Likud’s Benny Begin resigns as minister

Netanyahu hails conduct and integrity of party stalwart, who held his job for just 17 days

By Gedalyah Reback

May 30, 2015
6:39 am

PM urges cabinet to keep Benny Begin on board

Gilad Erdan’s late entry into government forces out Likud veteran, but Netanyahu says he will try to reinstate him

By Times of Israel staff

May 27, 2015
1:57 pm

Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters celebrate what they said was a victory over Israel, in Gaza City on August 29, 2014. (Photo credit: Emad Nassar/Flash90)

Terror in a teapot or cause for concern?

A rocket attack transports southern Israelis back to last summer’s horrors, though it was more likely the result of an internal terrorist kerfuffle than an actual escalation

By Joshua Davidovich

May 25, 2015
6:09 pm

Gilad Erdan, May 18, 2015 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Gilad Erdan confirmed as minister, riling rivals

Netanyahu pushes Benny Begin out of his cabinet after 10 days, curtails Ze’ev Elkin’s powers to make way for Likud party’s No. 2

By Times of Israel staff

May 25, 2015
3:03 pm

Netanyahu said to offer Erdan ministries, ending standoff

Following public spat, Likud No. 2 back in the fold after PM finds him several posts

By Avi Lewis

May 19, 2015
4:43 pm

The government of Israel at the President's Residence on May 19, 2015. (photo credit: Avi Ohayon/GPO)

Iran-backed jihadi threat is top priority for new government, Netanyahu says

Prime minister presents cabinet to Rivlin, calls for ‘responsible political settlement’ with Palestinians

By Stuart Winer

May 15, 2015
8:05 am

File: The 20th Knesset votes, May 13, 2015. (Knesset Spokesperson's Office)

Who’s who in Netanyahu’s 2015 government

A rundown of the distribution of portfolios in the new cabinet

By Itamar Sharon

March 16, 2015
3:43 pm

A right-wing rally in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on March 15, 2015. (photo credit: Gili Yaari/FLASH90)

Rallying for reelection

A mass right-wing protest makes headlines, but will it be enough to guarantee King Bibi his crown?

By Marissa Newman

January 30, 2015
3:40 am

The Knesset voting to dissolve itself on December 8, 2014. (photo credit: Courtesy Knesset spokesperson)

After last-minute lineup tinkering, elections begin in earnest

Thursday’s deadline for submitting Knesset slates sparked fierce battle for the center, and shed light on the campaigns and their strategies

By Haviv Rettig Gur

January 30, 2015
12:21 am

Kulanu Chaverim -- Na Nach members register for the March 2015 elections, January 28, 2015. (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Anti-porn crusaders, hippie Hasids, among 26 parties registered for elections

Registration closes for March 17 elections, with new alliances and new outsiders joining the familiar parties vying for Knesset seats

By Lazar Berman

January 29, 2015
5:51 pm

Benny Begin (L) with Benjamin Netanyahu, in the Knesset in 2012 (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Benny Begin named to safe slot on Likud Knesset list

In surprise move, Netanyahu rehabilitates respected former minister; Kahlon said to reject merged list with Likud

By Times of Israel staff

Topic: Benny Begin

Spain lifts war crime listing for Netanyahu, 6 others

National Court rules registration of Israeli officials over deadly Turkish ferry clash a jurisdictional error

Ministers debate softened version of ‘Jewish state bill’

Revised legislation proposed by Likud lawmaker Benny Begin still calls Israel national Jewish homeland but emphasizes its democracy

Avigdor Liberman: Netanyahu is ‘Mr. Zigzag’

Yisrael Beytenu chairman says he has ‘no problem with the Likud party, just with its leader’

Benny Begin assures colleagues he won’t quit Knesset

Reading Netanyahu’s praise on Facebook ‘was like reading my own obituary,’ says parliament’s oldest serving member

Likud’s Benny Begin resigns as minister

Netanyahu hails conduct and integrity of party stalwart, who held his job for just 17 days

PM urges cabinet to keep Benny Begin on board

Gilad Erdan’s late entry into government forces out Likud veteran, but Netanyahu says he will try to reinstate him

Terror in a teapot or cause for concern?

A rocket attack transports southern Israelis back to last summer’s horrors, though it was more likely the result of an internal terrorist kerfuffle than an actual escalation

Gilad Erdan confirmed as minister, riling rivals

Netanyahu pushes Benny Begin out of his cabinet after 10 days, curtails Ze’ev Elkin’s powers to make way for Likud party’s No. 2

Netanyahu said to offer Erdan ministries, ending standoff

Following public spat, Likud No. 2 back in the fold after PM finds him several posts

Iran-backed jihadi threat is top priority for new government, Netanyahu says

Prime minister presents cabinet to Rivlin, calls for ‘responsible political settlement’ with Palestinians

Who’s who in Netanyahu’s 2015 government

A rundown of the distribution of portfolios in the new cabinet

Rallying for reelection

A mass right-wing protest makes headlines, but will it be enough to guarantee King Bibi his crown?

After last-minute lineup tinkering, elections begin in earnest

Thursday’s deadline for submitting Knesset slates sparked fierce battle for the center, and shed light on the campaigns and their strategies

Anti-porn crusaders, hippie Hasids, among 26 parties registered for elections

Registration closes for March 17 elections, with new alliances and new outsiders joining the familiar parties vying for Knesset seats

Benny Begin named to safe slot on Likud Knesset list

In surprise move, Netanyahu rehabilitates respected former minister; Kahlon said to reject merged list with Likud

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