"Benjamin Netanyahu is going back to the office of prime minister, and the political crisis of the last four years in Israel has officially come to an end"

Distress of Nations

MIDEAST REVIEW w/ Amir Tsarfati: Struggle To Fill The Power Vacuum Reaches Epic Proportions

"They hate the man passionately and want the world to know that they are doing all they can to change Israel into a non-Netanyahu state."

Israel & Middle East

Pivotal Time In Israel: No Renewal Of Six-Day-War Law Leaves Israelis In Judea & Samaria Vulnerable

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s fragile governing coalition may have just doomed itself.

Israel & Middle East

Breaking With Long-Held Israeli Stance, Gantz Willing To ‘Accept’ JCPOA Revival; Netanyahu: ‘This Is A Dangerous Mistake’

“The current US approach of putting the Iran nuclear program back in a box, I’d accept that,” Gantz told Foreign Policy in an interview published Tuesday.

Israel & Middle East

Naftali Bennett Sworn In As Israel’s Prime Minister, Ends Netanyahu’s Reign

Earlier, Bennett defiantly presented his new gov't's ministers & guidelines in an address at the Knesset, while MKs shouted "Shame."

Israel Elections

Lapid Reaches a Coalition Deal; Netanyahu Maneuvers to Prevent

Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced that agreement has been reached with his political allies to form a new government. “I am honored to inform you...

Israel & Middle East

PM Vows to Counter Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Even at Cost of ‘Friction With US’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Tuesday that he would not shy away from a clash with the US as part of his efforts...

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Says Israel Could ‘Conquer’ Gaza If ‘Deterrence’ Not Achieved

“We are engaged right now in forceful deterrence, but I have to say, we are not ruling out anything,” Netanyahu said.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: IDF Operating With Full Force Against Terror

“We are exacting very heavy prices from Hamas for its intolerable aggression,” said Prime Minister Netanyahu

Israel & Middle East

Jan Markell: Israel Not Fooled By ‘Ironclad’ Promise

“We have the Iran nuclear treaty, which is being resurrected from the dead where it belonged & that is almost begging for Iran to dump a nuclear bomb on Israel”

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Calls Knesset Factions to Stop The Personal Boycotts as He is Tapped to Form Gov’t

Netanyahu calls on Knesset factions to allow formation of gov't, and stop personal boycotts which has caused paralysis of the political system

Israel Elections

Netanyahu Announces Victory, Starts Talking to Coalition Partners

Preliminary results from half the polling stations indicated that Prime Minister Netanyahu would narrowly be able to form a government

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Israel Didn’t Return To The Land To Allow ‘Delusional’ Iran To End Jewish ‘Revival’

Netanyahu: “2,500 years ago, another Persian villain tried to destroy the Jewish people & just as he failed then, so too will you fail today"

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: ‘Our Position on Nuclear Deal Hasn’t Changed’; Warns US Return Would Pave Way To Nuclear Weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Friday that a US return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal would pave Iran’s path to nuclear weapons.

US News

Biden Makes History: First President in 40 Years to Punt on Contacting Israel

Joe Biden is the first American leader in 40 years not to contact Israel’s leaders as one of his first actions in the White House.

Israel Elections

Israel Prepares for a Fourth Round of Elections in March Amid Feud Between Parties

Amid failure of negotiations between Blue & White and Likud Party, Israel is preparing for an unprecedented 4th round of elections in 2 years

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Unchecked Iran Will Target US, Europe With Nuclear-Tipped ICBM

"If unchecked, Iran tomorrow will arm itself with nuclear-tipped ICBMs that can target Europe and America, and it will become a global bully"

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu, Mossad Chief Reportedly Make Secret Visit to Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu went to Saudi Arabia on Sunday where he met with US Sec. of State Mike Pompeo and the Crown Prince, Israeli media reported Monday.

Israel & Middle East

Abraham Accords Isolate ‘Malign’ Iran

The agreements “tell malign actors like Iran that… they are ever-more isolated and shall forever be until they change their direction"

Israel & Middle East

Israel AG offers “Opinion Letter” Barring Netanyahu from Making Judicial Appointments

After months of bickering over matter, Mandelblit says PM in conflict of interest due to his trial; can’t be involved in judicial appointments

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Palestinians No Longer Have a Veto on Peace

“If we had to wait for the Palestinians, we would have to wait forever. But no longer,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu, Pompeo Put Trump Peace Plan Back on the Table

After weeks of silence on Trump’s peace plan, Netanyahu & Pompeo put it back on the agenda in remarks to the relaunch of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Issues Warning to Lebanon & Syria as Tension Grows Amid Israeli Strike on Hezbollah Targets

Netanyahu warns the 2 northern nations after an exchange of fire on Friday; Tensions are growing after Israel killed a Hezbollah member near Damascus.

Friends Of Israel

Letter from Republican lawmakers voices firm support for sovereignty bid

Republican lawmakers released statement of support for Netanyahu's plans to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley, settlements in Judea & Samaria.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Immediate Elections if High Court Rejects Gantz Post

Netanyahu warned the High Court that if it disqualifies Alternative PM Law facilitating the formation of the gov't, elections would be initiated immediately

Anti-Semitism

Sign of Unity – Gantz & Netanyahu Respond to the Hostility of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Benny Gantz & Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu respond to Iranian supreme leader Khamenei’s hostile remarks towards the Jewish State.

Anti-Semitism

Pompeo, Netanyahu accuse Iran supreme leader of endorsing Nazi ‘Final Solution’

After Khamenei shares graphic that invokes term, PM warns that ‘any regime that threatens the destruction of Israel faces a similar danger’

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu’s Fifth Government is Officially Sworn in, Ending 508-Day Political Lockdown

Israeli PM Netanyahu ’s 5th government was sworn in Sunday; This brings an end to the 508-day political lockdown that consisted of 3 separate elections.

Asia

Iran, China in Crosshairs as Netanyahu Meets Pompeo in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu and Pompeo singled out China and Iran when the two met in Jerusalem as the U.S. secretary of state arrived in Israel for wide-ranging talks.

Israel & Middle East

PM Vows to Bring Terrorist to Justice After Soldier Killed in Rock-Throwing Attack

Ben Yigal, 21, is the first IDF casualty of 2020; Prime Minister Netanyahu: Israel's long arm will reach the terrorist and bring him to justice

Israel & Middle East

High Court Unanimously Rejects Petitions Against Netanyahu, Coalition Deal

Judges rule unanimously there is no legal justification to prevent PM from leading new gov’t; parties’ accord ‘raises serious difficulties’ but intervention inappropriate.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Trump will Honor Pledge to Recognize Israeli Sovereignty on Jewish Settlements

Prime Minister Netanyahu said that US President Donald Trump should be praised for his willingness to recognize Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Israel & Middle East

Israel Leaders Agree to New Coalition ‘Emergency’ Government, Netanyahu to Remain as Prime Minister

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will continue in his role after forging a deal with his chief rival to create an “emergency” coalition government.

Israel & Middle East

Israel Set to Reopen Economy on Sunday After Weeks of Closures

The Israeli government has approved a process to reopen the economy as of Thursday; This approval includes manufacturing, trade, and other services.

Israel & Middle East

Gantz, Netanyahu Meet in Last-Ditch Effort to Form Unity Government

PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz inched closer to a deal on Monday, just hours before a deadline to form a government was due to elapse.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Announces Return to Strict Passover Lockdown Measures

Netanyahu: In global fight against coronavirus, there is no retreat. If we retreat before right time, we are likely to pay very heavy price in human lives

Europe

Netanyahu: Israelis prohibited from leaving home on Passover

PM Netanyahu announced Monday a complete lockdown over the first day of Passover this week in an effort to control the country's coronavirus outbreak

Israel & Middle East

Blue & White Party Splits after Benny Gantz Joins Netanyahu Government, is Elected Knesset Speaker

In a dramatic turn of events, the Blue & White Party breaks up Thursday after Benny Gantz decides to enter Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government

Israel & Middle East

Temple Mount activists call on Netanyahu to allow Passover Offerings on Mount for Covid-19

Temple Mount activist group 'Returning to the Mount' sends letter to Netanyahu calling him to allow sacrifice on Mount to end the coronavirus pandemic.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Warns of Total Lockdown as Coronavirus Infects 2,369 Israelis

If Israel doesn't see immediate improvement in coronavirus infection trend, then they will have no choice but to implement Total Lockdown, Netanyahu warned.

Israel & Middle East

Israeli Defense Forces to Provide Care for the Elderly Amid Battle Against COVID-19

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entrusts the care of Israel’s older population to the Israeli Defense Forces amid the fight against COVID-19

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: As we fight coronavirus, Blue and White supports terrorists

PM Netanyahu slammed Blue & White Wednesday during an interview saying that “even in this time of a national emergency they continue to support terrorists.”

Israel & Middle East

President Rivlin Gives Benny Gantz Mandate to Form Government

Benny Gantz officially receives a mandate to form a government from President Rivlin Monday receiving four weeks to build a coalition.

Israel & Middle East

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Trial Delayed by over 2 Months as Court Activity Limited Over Virus

PM Netanyahu’s trial has been pushed off by more than 2 months due to new restrictions on Israel’s courts as part of new measures to combat the coronavirus

Israel & Middle East

Blue and White’s Calamitous Week and Israel’s Political Forecast

Political Affairs: In stitching together such a government, Blue and White’s goal is merely to defenestrate Netanyahu from the Prime Minister’s Residence.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu Calls for Emergency Unity Government to Combat Coronavirus

PM Netanyahu called on Blue & White leader Benny Gantz to join him in the establishment of an emergency unity government on Thursday to confront coronavirus.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: ‘We’ll put 10 billion into helping Israel’s economy weather coronavirus crisis’

PM Netanyahu on Wednesday afternoon announced a series of economic steps aimed at managing the impact coronavirus has on Israel's economy.

Israel & Middle East

Israel to Quarantine All Visitors for 14 Days Upon Arrival, Netanyahu to Re-evaluate in 2 Weeks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Israel will now require a 14-day quarantine period for all visitors

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu, Pence Agree to Collaborate to Fight Coronavirus Spread

PM Netanyahu & US Vice Pres. Pence spoke Sunday about collaborating to fight the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Prime Minister's Office.

Israel & Middle East

Israeli Election: Likud Culture Minister Accuses Gantz of Starting an ‘Attempted Coup’

Netanyahu accuses Gantz of seeking to undermine democracy, defy will of public after it emerged he seeks legislation to bar Bebe from serving as PM

Israel & Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu Defeats Gantz, but is Still Short a Majority

PM Netanyahu beats Benny Gantz in Israel's third election on Monday winning majority in the Knesset, according to exit polls on major television networks.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu advances plans for 3,500 settler homes in West Bank’s E1

"We are building up Jerusalem and the outskirts of Jerusalem. I gave an immediate directive, to deposit plans to build 3500 housing units in E1," the prime minister said.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu to ‘Post’: Democratic president can’t stop Trump plan

Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed confidence that even if a Democrat wins the American election, US Pres. Trump’s Mid-East peace plan will be implemented.

Israel & Middle East

Saudi crown prince won’t meet Netanyahu; says kingdom ‘stands firmly behind Palestine’

Following Israeli media reports PM seeking pre-election meeting with Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi FM says kingdom ‘stands firmly behind Palestine’

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Israel and Sudan agree to lay foundation for normalization process

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Sudan moving in a new positive direction, new gov't seeks modernization and end to isolation

Israel & Middle East

Trump Peace Plan: Palestinian state, Israeli Control of Settlements, Undivided Jerusalem

Pres. Trump unveiled his “Deal of the Century” peace plan, giving Israel full control of settlements, undivided Jerusalem & an established Palestinian state

Israel & Middle East

Watch: Trump delivers remarks with Netanyahu on Mideast Peace Plan

Watch President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deliver joint remarks unveiling the long-awaited Peace Plan "dubbed the deal of the century" designed by the Trump Administration.

US News

Trump to unveil Israeli borders map for first time to Netanyahu, Gantz in peace-plan rollout;

US President Donald Trump plans to present a map of Israel’s new borders under his peace plan, a source involved in drafting the plan told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Iran will ‘Suffer the most Overwhelming Blow’ if it Attacks Israel

Israel will strike back hard if Iran attacks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the Kohelet Policy Forum’s conference on Wednesday.

Israel & Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu Wins Landslide Victory in Likud Primary as Israel Approaches 3rd Election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wins the primary election with over 72% of the vote; Netanyahu: This is a huge victory! Thank you, Likud members, for your trust, support, and love!”

Top Story

Rocket fired towards Ashkelon area during Netanyahu visit… again

One rocket was fired into Israel and successfully intercepted by the Iron Dome system causing rocket sirens to sound in Ashkelon and areas north of the city on Wednesday evening. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding an event in Ashkelon as the rocket sirens went off.

Top Story

Netanyahu thanks Christians for standing up for Israel in Christmas video

If it hadn’t been for Christian support, Israel would never have been founded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his Christmas wishes on Tuesday.

Anti-Semitism

Jewish Leaders Blast ICC Probe into Israel: ‘Demonstrably Antisemitic’

Jewish leaders denounced the International Criminal Court over its announcement that it will investigate Israel for so-called war crimes in the Palestinian territories.

Europe

Israel officially opposes Turkey-Libya sea corridor deal

When confronted on a Channel 13 interview with a report that Prime Minister Netanyahu had told Cyprus’ president last Friday that a maritime deal between Turkey and Libya was to be condemned as “illegal”, Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed that "that is the official position of Israel. But that doesn’t mean we are sending battleships to confront Turkey.”

Anti-Semitism

Netanyahu: ICC decision to probe Israel ‘a dark day for truth and justice’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday evening lambasted a decision by the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor to proceed with an investigation into war crimes allegedly committed in the Palestinian territories.

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How Deep is the Global Deep State?: Jan Markell & Amir Tsarfati

Jan is joined by Amir Tsarfati for the hour to discuss the shocking parallels between the targeting of Trump in the united states and Netanyahu in Israel.

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