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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the weekly government conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on July 1, 2018. (Ohad Zwigenberg/POOL)
November 12, 2018, 4:48 pm
Confusion during Gaza op shows risk Netanyahu takes by not designating deputy
With the PM abroad in the middle of a major national security crisis, the Prime Minister’s Office couldn’t confirm who was in charge
By Raoul Wootliff
The stars of 1980s sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister' outside Parliament, with Nigel Hawthorne (Sir Humphrey Appleby) at left and Paul Eddington (Jim Hacker) center. (Courtesy BBC)
September 2, 2018, 2:45 pm
UK’s acclaimed ‘Yes Minister’ writer skewers Corbyn in Times letter on irony
Jonathan Lynn wonders how he could have penned iconic satire, since ‘I am Jewish’ and Labour’s leader ‘says I don’t understand English irony’; episode of show dealt with Zionism
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman in the Knesset, on October 24, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 17, 2018, 4:57 pm
Ministers move to ax law giving PM, defense chief power to declare war
Ministerial Committee for Legislation supports rolling back amendment which enables Netanyahu, Liberman to launch conflict without consulting security cabinet
By Raoul Wootliff
Former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz in May 2015 (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
June 8, 2018, 8:33 pm
Report: Former IDF chief Gantz in talks to be Zionist Union’s candidate for PM
Veteran journalist Ben Caspit says Gantz, Avi Gabbay close to agreeing on deal that will see the latter keep party chairmanship, receive top ministerial post; Gabbay denies claim
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, at the Knesset on October 24, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
May 24, 2018, 3:00 am
Top ministers agree to axe law allowing PM, defense minister to declare war
Following concerns of measure’s overreach, Security Cabinet members agree to roll it back to original form, enabling the high-level forum to make decisions without full cabinet
By TOI staff
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman leads the Yisrael Beytenu faction meeting in the Knesset on May 7, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
May 7, 2018, 6:36 pm
Liberman says law letting PM declare war is needed to hit enemies quickly
Defense minister claims seeking full government approval for military operations would be ‘foot dragging’; Gabbay calls on coalition to annul ‘absurd’ legislation
By Raoul Wootliff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, at the Knesset on October 24, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
May 6, 2018, 10:46 pm
Cabinet could nix new law that allows PM to declare war without cabinet – report
Amid concerns it may be struck down, government to reconsider legislation giving premier power to order mass military operation in consultation solely with defense minister
By TOI staff
Culture Minister Miri Reger holds a press conference regarding the Independence Day State ceremony at the Culture Ministry in Tel Aviv, on April 1, 2018. (Flash90)
April 12, 2018, 10:46 pm
Miri Regev says she hopes to be PM after Netanyahu
Omitting Golda Meir, culture minister says that ‘after 70 years, the state and society are ready for a female prime minister’
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waiting for government ministers to join him before a special cabinet meeting for Jerusalem day in Jerusalem, June 2, 2016. (Marc Israel Sellem/Pool)
March 28, 2018, 1:18 am
Brief hospitalization shows risk Netanyahu takes by not designating a deputy
With no clear replacement ‘just a heartbeat away,’ bitter political battle might ensue among would-be Likud successors were disaster to strike
By Raoul Wootliff
Former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks at the annual World Zionist Conference, in Jerusalem on November 2, 2017. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
March 21, 2018, 4:42 pm
Ex-IDF chief Gantz may enter politics, says PM fit to stay on if not indicted
Former military leader also supports term limits for PM; says ‘seriously considering’ running for Knesset in next election
By Michael Bachner
Education Minister Naftali Bennett arrives to the weekly government meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on November 12, 2017. (Olivier Fitoussi/Pool/Flash90)
December 10, 2017, 12:55 am
Jewish Home’s Bennett says he’ll run for PM after Netanyahu era
Touting his ‘extensive experience,’ education minister promises ‘dramatic changes’ on security, economy if elected
By Alexander Fulbright
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right), Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan (center) and Intelligence and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz (left) during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem in 2016, file photo (Amit Shabi/POOL/Flash90)
August 14, 2017, 4:55 am
Netanyahu prepares to strengthen role of security cabinet
Draft legislation would have the select group make war-related decisions without the need for full cabinet’s knowledge or approval
By TOI staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, seen next to Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz at the weekly cabinet meeting at Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem, September 4, 2016. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
March 5, 2017, 11:18 am
Likud’s Katz says he’ll run for leadership, after Netanyahu steps down
Transportation minister follows party colleague in expressing interest in top job, but stops short of calling for PM’s ouster
By Raoul Wootliff
Likud MK Avi Dichter leads a Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset on February 22, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 4, 2017, 8:44 pm
In apparent backtrack, Likud MK says he’ll only run for PM after Netanyahu
Ex-Shin Bet chief Avi Dichter now says he will seek leadership of governing party if premier steps down
By TOI staff
Zionist Union MK Shelly Yachimovich attends a faction meeting in the Knesset on February 6, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 18, 2017, 5:32 pm
Senior opposition MK: PM must step down if indicted
Shelly Yachimovich says Netanyahu could not fulfill his duties while waging court battle over alleged corruption
By Alexander Fulbright
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