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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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on January 22, 2017. ( AFP PHOTO / POOL / RONEN ZVULUN)
January 22, 2017, 6:57 pm
Ministers delay vote on bill granting PM prosecution immunity
Proposed by Likud MK amid Netanyahu corruption investigations, legislation to be reevaluated in three months
By Tamar Pileggi and TOI staff
MK David Amsalem (Likud), chairman of the Interior Affairs Committee, leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 12, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 22, 2017, 12:16 pm
Ministers to debate bill granting PM immunity from prosecution
Proposed by Likud MK amid Netanyahu corruption investigations, legislation is designed to protect a sitting premier but won't be retroactive
By Tamar Pileggi
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked speaking in Jerusalem at a swearing-in ceremony for judges, July 28, 2016. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90/via JTA)
January 3, 2017, 6:26 am
Justice minister says bill granting PM immunity from prosecution possible
Shaked gingerly backs Likud MK's proposal to protect a sitting premier, as police pursue investigation of Netanyahu over graft suspicions
By Tamar Pileggi and TOI staff
MK David Amsalem (Likud), chairman of the Interior Affairs Committee, leads a committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, December 12, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 2, 2017, 9:02 pm
Likud MK to propose bill granting PM immunity from prosecution
As police interrogate Netanyahu over corruption suspicions, lawmaker claims proposal will counter undemocratic efforts to oust the Right
By Tamar Pileggi
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife enter an El Al jet bound for New York City on September 29, 2015. (Raphael Ahren, Times of Israel staff)
December 26, 2016, 4:50 pm
Finance Committee approves budget for PM’s private plane
$48 million project will equip passenger aircraft with defense, communications capabilities
By Stuart Winer and TOI staff
A portrait of Miriam Eshkol, the late wife of former Prime Minister Levi Eskhol in 1964. (Pridan Moshe/GPO)
November 26, 2016, 10:57 pm
Miriam Eshkol, wife of Israel’s 3rd prime minister, dies at 87
As first lady, she dedicated herself to public life, was known for taking a vocal and active role in assisting her husband
By Tamar Pileggi
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits under a portrait of the first Israeli prime minister David Ben-Gurion as he speaks during a special cabinet meeting at the Sde Boker academy to mark 40 years since Ben-Gurion's death. November 10, 2013. (Edi Israel/Pool/Flash90)
November 18, 2016, 3:53 pm
Netanyahu to break record for single stint as Israeli PM
Likud leader will on Sunday overtake David Ben-Gurion for longest continuous term, with 2,790 consecutive days in office
By TOI staff
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