Jerusalem

France reopens disputed ancient tomb in Jerusalem

8:40 pm October 24, 2019

Jerusalem: An ancient tomb in Jerusalem prized for its archaeological and religious importance was reopened for visits Thursday by France, which owns it, after a dispute over access scuttled an earlier attempt. The site known as the Tomb of the Kings in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem can now be visited during set hours twice per week, […]

Netanyahu's prospects bolstered amid Israel-Hamas fighting

Netanyahu lawyers arrive for pre-indictment hearing

7:35 pm October 2, 2019

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyers arrived for his pre-indictment hearing on corruption allegations Wednesday and pledged to convince prosecutors to drop the cases against him. Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit had in February announced his intention to indict the premier for bribery, fraud and breach of trust pending a hearing in three separate cases. […]

Israel braces for bitter fight after Netanyahu indictment

Israeli politics remain in chaos after deadlocked election

9:22 pm September 26, 2019

JERUSALEM: Benjamin Netanyahu has been tasked by Israel’s president to form a new government for the sixth time in his lengthy political career. This time it’s no mere formality, but rather a daunting endeavor that looks like mission impossible. After an inconclusive national election last week, Netanyahu has no obvious path to the 61-seat parliamentary […]

Israel president tasks Netanyahu with forming new government

11:32 pm September 25, 2019

Jerusalem: Israel’s president on Wednesday tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with forming a new government after last week’s deadlocked elections, his office announced. The announcement followed a joint meeting between President Reuven Rivlin, Netanyahu and the premier’s challenger Benny Gantz. Netanyahu will have 28 days to form a government, with a possible two-week extension. If […]

Israel's Netanyahu, Gantz see 'significant progress' toward unity govt

Israeli negotiators seek to break Netanyahu-Gantz deadlock

8:00 pm September 24, 2019

Jerusalem: Negotiators for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz met Tuesday to discuss possibilities for a unity government that both men say they should lead after last week’s deadlocked election. The chief negotiators for Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud and Gantz’s centrist Blue and White gathered to follow up on a meeting […]