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Israel's 37th government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, speaks with Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, March 27, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 17, 2023, 3:14 pm
Netanyahu said to dismiss Levin’s resignation threat: ‘Makes no impression on me’
Likud dismisses ‘false’ account, says PM ‘fully trusts’ justice minister, amid reports of struggle over future of judicial overhaul if compromise talks fail
By Michael Bachner
MK Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) faction of the Religious Zionist party, raises an Israeli flag in Safra Square in Jerusalem on April 20, 2022, at the start of a planned nationalist march. (Menahem Kahana / AFP)
May 12, 2023, 1:35 pm
Egypt seeking swift ceasefire as nationalist flag march in tense Jerusalem looms
Cairo fears that if fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad continues through next Thursday, it will be much harder to contain once Flag March goes forward through Muslim Quarter
By Jacob Magid
MK Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) faction of the Religious Zionist party, raises an Israeli flag in Safra Square in Jerusalem on April 20, 2022, at the start of a planned nationalist march. (Menahem Kahana / AFP)
May 8, 2023, 11:52 pm
Israel said warning Hamas not to attack ahead of Flag March through Muslim Quarter
Jerusalem sends message through Egypt following threats from terror group; police deny request from nationalist activists for May 18 rally to go through Temple Mount
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Coalition whip and Likud MK Ofir Katz, right, speaks to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a discussion and a vote in the Knesset plenum in Jerusalem on March 1, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 8, 2023, 6:56 pm
Coalition officials turn up heat on Ben Gvir, say he is to blame if government falls
As far-right minister enters 5th day of boycott in protest of Gaza policy, coalition whip says this is ‘sure path’ to early elections, Smotrich says it would be ‘prize for terror’
By Carrie Keller-Lynn
Jews taking part in the Flag March pass through the Damascus Gate to Jerusalem's Old City on May 29, 2022, as Israel marks Jerusalem Day. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
May 7, 2023, 11:09 pm
Hamas warns Israel ahead of nationalist Flag March through Old City’s Muslim Quarter
Gaza terror group says it won’t let allow ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem, vows to maintain ‘equation’ ahead of controversial Thursday event
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
File: MK Bezalel Smotrich, center, waves an Israeli flag during the annual 'Flags March' next to Damascus gate, outside Jerusalem's Old City, June 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
May 5, 2023, 11:19 pm
Coalition likely to okay nationalist Flag March through Muslim Quarter – official
Despite fears of violence, hardline coalition has little maneuverability to move annual Jerusalem Day rally without losing right-wing bona fides
By Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, right, arrive to attend a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem, Feb. 23, 2023. (Ronen Zvulun/Pool Photo via AP)
April 26, 2023, 4:09 pm
After pressing Jerusalem for Ramadan calm, US lauds Israeli handling of holiday rows
Police raid of Al-Aqsa on holy month’s second week nearly sparked regional conflict; Israeli conduct — pushed by US, UAE and Jordan — helped calm hostility, but concern remains
By Jacob Magid
Israeli demonstrators are seen through Israel's national flag during a protest against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, in Cesarea, Israel, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
April 26, 2023, 2:13 pm
On Israel’s 75th birthday, the flag takes on new meaning as a symbol of protest
The national flag was for years shunned by the political left as a far-right symbol, but the recent wave of anti-government protests has seen it reclaimed as a mark of opposition
By Ben Sales
United States President Joe Biden during a welcoming ceremony, at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on July 13, 2022, on his first official visit to Israel since becoming US president. (Sraya Diamant/Flash90)
April 26, 2023, 2:19 am
On Israel’s 75th birthday, Biden says US ‘still proud’ to be among its top friends
US ‘recognizes the resilience of Israel’s democracy — the bedrock for our robust and special relationship,’ says president, calling himself a ‘lifelong friend and supporter’
By Jacob Magid
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett (R) briefs reporters at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy alongside TWI scholar David Makovsky on April 18, 2023. (Screen capture/Zoom)
April 19, 2023, 1:53 am
Ex-PM Bennett says Israel needs a centrist government for next 10-20 years
Former premier says moderate leadership vital to ensure internal stability, claims Netanyahu’s polarizing coalition will dissuade voters from supporting hardline parties
By Jacob Magid
MK Moshe Arbel arrives for the opening session of the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 15, 2022 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 17, 2023, 2:23 pm
Replacing Deri, Shas appoints Moshe Arbel to head health, interior ministries
Haredi party’s Council of Torah Sages says decision a temporary one until Knesset approves legislation permitting Deri to return to role despite his criminal convictions
By Ash Obel
Election posters hung by the Blue and White party show its candidate Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a Hebrew slogan reading 'Netanyahu cares only for himself,' ahead of the 2020 elections. (Miriam Alster/ FLASH90/ File)
April 17, 2023, 9:58 am
Gantz’s National Unity party soars past Netanyahu’s plunging Likud, poll finds
Centrist party led by former defense minister would win 28 seats, PM’s Likud would get 24, with governing coalition falling from 64 seats to 52
By Ash Obel
Illustrative: Uri and Mika Banki light a torch during the 74th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on May 4, 2022 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 16, 2023, 1:49 pm
Coalition scrambles to give Regev responsibility for Independence Day torch event
With barely a week to go, cabinet ministers hold rapid phone vote to task transportation minister with selecting 12 honorees for April 25 evening ceremony
By Ash Obel
File: An election campaign billboard for the Blue and White party depicting Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu hangs on a street in Tel Aviv, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/ Oded Balilty)
April 9, 2023, 10:40 pm
Poll shows dramatic drop in support for Likud, surge in backing for National Unity
Outlier survey predicts Netanyahu’s party would get just 20 seats if an election were held today, dropping the faction to a 17-year low and to become the third-largest in Knesset
By ToI Staff
Yair Lapid, left, Avi Gil, center, and Benjamin Netanyahu at a meeting at military HQ in Tel Aviv on April 9, 2023. (Government handout)
April 9, 2023, 9:33 pm
Lapid says he fears for country after receiving security briefing from Netanyahu
Opposition head slams ‘incompetent government,’ demands PM rein in far-right ministers, officially reinstate Gallant as defense minister; Likud: Lapid engaging in ‘petty politics’
By ToI Staff
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