Netanyahu, who served as Israel’s leader continuously beginning in 2009 and holds the distinction of being the country’s longest-serving prime minister, was removed from the job in a razor-thin vote in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Sunday. His victory ends a … A new coalition of a far-right and a centrist party which would unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centre-right Likud is taking shape in Israel. Israel’s Office of the Prime Minister is still considering approval of a $540,000 bill for a five-day trip by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to New York, which included $1,750 for makeup, $1,600 for hair and $20,000 for moving hotel furniture. His longtime right-wing ally Naftali Bennett has announced that he will try to … Israel's longest-serving prime minister will be succeeded … Netanyahu was unseated as prime minister earlier this month. In his first term as prime minister, Netanyahu was strongly opposed to the 1993 Israel-PLO peace accords that resulted in the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Israel's new prime minister Naftali Bennett raises his hand during a Knesset session in Jerusalem Sunday, June 13, 2021. Benjamin Netanyahu, nicknamed 'Bibi' has served as prime minister of Israel since 2009, previously holding the position from 1996 to 1999. As the prime minister mentioned, we had a detailed discussion about Israel’s security needs, including replenishing Iron Dome. Netanyahu started a career in politics joining the right wing Likud party in the 1980’s. Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to right-wing opposition party members a day after a new government was sworn in, at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem. In mid-July, Netanyahu will surpass David Ben-Gurion, the closest thing Israel has to a founding father, to become the longest-serving Prime Minister in the country’s history. Hide Caption 26 of 54 June 15, 2021. The longtime leader is accusing his opponents of betraying their voters, and some have needed special security protection. (JTA) — After 12 years, seven elections and three corruption charges, Benjamin Netanyahu is no longer the prime minister of Israel. Israel's outgoing prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with his successor, incoming Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, after a special session to … Benjamin Netanyahu was first elected prime minister of Israel on May 29, 1996, by a margin of about 1 percent over Shimon Peres. He gained notoriety during the 1991 Gulf War and became the leader of the party in 1993. Benjamin Netanyahu Calls New Israeli Government ‘Biggest Election Scam, Maybe, in History’. The newly elected prime minister was appointed by the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in a 60-59 vote, with one minister abstaining. This marks the end of Benjamin Netanyahu's 12 year run as prime minister. In a March general election, Netanyahu fell short of a majority vote and was given until June 2, 2021, to form a government. The president is expressing support for a … Media reports say opposition leader Yair Lapid close to establishing a coalition that would end Netanyahu’s 12-year reign as prime minister. Israel’s Netanyahu lashes out as end of his era draws near. Benjamin Netanyahu compared US President Joe Biden administration’s planned return to the Iran deal to US neglect of European Jews during the Holocaust, in his final speech as prime minister … The Israeli Knesset has voted to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years in power. Israeli epoch comes to close as Netanyahu, longest-serving leader, is out. Jerusalem (CNN) On … Jerusalem (CNN) Naftali Bennett was sworn in as Israel's new prime minister on Sunday, after winning a confidence vote with the narrowest of margins, just 60 votes to 59. An Israeli protester wears a mask amid concerns over the country's coronavirus outbreak looks on a poster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a protest by supporters of Netanyahu … Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be facing his final days in office. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in which MPs will elected a new president, in Jerusalem, on June 2, 2021. Shimon Peres (/ ʃ iː ˌ m oʊ n ˈ p ɛr ɛ s,-ɛ z /; Hebrew: שמעון פרס [ʃiˌmon ˈpeʁes] (); born Szymon Perski; 2 August 1923 – 28 September 2016) was an Israeli politician who served as the ninth President of Israel from 2007 to 2014 and as the eighth Prime Minister of Israel from 1984 to 1986 and from 1995 to 1996. With Naftali Bennett ascending to Prime Minister, Israel may be on the cusp of change. Throughout his tenure he has aggressively pursued the expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and … Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's attacks "will continue for as long as it takes to restore calm" for all of its citizens. CBS News … Netanyahu’s historic and regularly controversial 12-year political reign makes him the longest serving Premier in Israel’s history. JERUSALEM: Israeli nationalist hardliner Naftali Bennett said Sunday he would join a potential coalition government that … "The new U.S. administration is already acting in this direction, it is demanding a construction freeze and to reopen the Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem," Netanyahu said. On the international stage, with his polished English and booming baritone voice, the telegenic Netanyahu has become the face of Israel. In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is replaced by Naftali Bennett. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be facing his final days in office. Naftali Bennett, the head of a small ultranationalist party, was sworn in as prime minister after a narrow 60-59 vote in … His longtime right-wing ally Naftali Bennett has announced that he will try to … Serving in his first term as prime minister in the … The change in policy led to serious fighting and bombings. A motley alliance of Israeli parties on Sunday ousted Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, and formed a new government in … Jerusalem: Israeli Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu and his family will leave the country's official prime minister's residence no later than 10 July, Netanyahu and Israel's new prime minister said. Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule in Israel ends. Additionally, one person, Yigal Allon, has served solely as an interim prime minister. Tel Aviv, August 5 (RHC)-- Avigdor Lieberman, who was formerly minister of military affairs under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says the premier tells lies “every day, every hour” and is unfit for office. The Balfour Street residence will now be used by Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who was sworn in in June. A motley alliance of Israeli parties on Sunday ousted Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, and formed a new government in … Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister in history, was ousted from power on Sunday, June 13.. Naftali Bennett, leader … In a March general election, Netanyahu fell short of a … Benjamin Netanyahu is currently serving his fourth term in office as Prime Minister of Israel, the longest serving Prime Minister in the country’s history. Israel's long-time leader Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a Knesset session in Jerusalem on Sunday, June 13, 2021. After four elections in two years, Israel has sworn in a new government coalition. He was elected the Prime Minister of Israel in 1996. עמוד הפייסבוק הרשמי של בנימין נתניהו, ראש האופוזיציה ויו"ר "הליכוד". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . ISRAEL’s Benjamin Netanyahu has been the prime minister of the country for over a decade. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Knesset that the second greatest challenge facing Israel is to prevent a Palestinian state. He has been one of Israel’s most steadfast supporters for the last 50 years, having worked closely with every prime minister starting with Golda Meir and now with Prime Minister Netanyahu. 02:12 President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night, their second phone call since Saturday. That's cause for (a little) hope. Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule in Israel ends. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reign … Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s presentation of documents that prove Iran continued running a secret nuclear weapons program after the nuclear deal went into effect is a direct refutation of promises … Netanyahu, as Israel's foreign minister, laughs with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the start of a Likud convention in Tel Aviv on November 12, 2002. The meeting between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the first following the cease-fire that ended 11 days of fighting between Israel … Netanyahu is the hard line head of the Likud party and the nation’s longest-serving prime minister. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during a briefing to ambassadors to Israel at the Hakirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. In mid-July, Netanyahu will surpass David Ben-Gurion, the closest thing Israel has to a founding father, to become the longest-serving Prime Minister in the country’s history. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents pushed Thursday for a quick parliament vote to formally end his lengthy rule, hoping to … Israel’s new government is facing a crisis of legitimacy as a prime minister whose party won only 6% of the vote is set to take the reins of government, while the party that won the most votes is being pushed out of office and into opposition. Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government By Hadas Gold and Andrew Carey, CNN … Throughout his tenure he has aggressively pursued the expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and … Naftali Bennett, the head of a small ultranationalist party, was sworn in as prime minister after a narrow 60-59 vote in … ISRAEL’s Benjamin Netanyahu has been the prime minister of the country for over a decade. Politics & Policy. The ejection of Israel's longest-serving prime minister was made possible by a band of unlikely allies from across the political spectrum, brought together by the shared belief that Netanyahu had to go. For Israel’s Netanyahu, the Official Residence Became a Fortress. 165,838 talking about this. Jul. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremony showing appreciation to the health care system for their contribution to the fight against the … It runs deep. Head of Opposition Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett shake hands following the vote on the new coalition at the Knesset in Jerusalem, June 13, 2021. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: The second point I want to say is that we so deeply appreciate the fact that this is your first trip abroad in some time, that you’re making it to Israel for six hours. Israeli President Shimon Peres, U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stand together prior to Obama departing … Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year run as Israel’s prime minister ended on Sunday with parliament approving a new “government of change” led by nationalist Naftali Bennett. In his first term as prime minister, Netanyahu was strongly opposed to the 1993 Israel-PLO peace accords that resulted in the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have finally lost his grip on control of the Israeli government and will be replaced as Prime Minister by the leader of a coalition of Israeli political parties led by Yair Lapid, the head of the centrist Yesh Atid party. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted as Israel’s Prime Minister after a no-confidence vote by the Knesset. Head of Opposition Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett shake hands following the vote on the new coalition at the Knesset in Jerusalem, June 13, 2021. Israel’s former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally departed his official Jerusalem residence nearly a month after he was unseated by his … The fighting between Israel and Hamas comes at a politically opportune moment for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the threat to unseat Israel… Naftali Bennett has been sworn in as prime minister, ending the 12-year rule of his predecessor, Benjamin Netanyahu, but this is still very much Mr. Netanyahu’s Israel. 11, 2021. After years of trying Netanyahu Rivals Agree to Form a New Government.. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rivals agreed to form a coalition government that would dislodge the country’s longest-serving leader, a major political shake-up as the nation seeks to protect a fragile truce with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Netanyahu later flipped on this decision in 1997, withdrawing the forces from the West Bank. 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