August 13, 2020 Netanyahu hails Israel-UAE deal as 'greatest advancement toward peace' in two decades Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday addressed the historic deal between his country and the United Arab Emirates, calling it "the greatest advancement towards peace between Israel and the Arab world in the last 26 years."
August 13, 2020 World leaders weigh in on 'historic' Israeli-UAE deal that leads to 'full normalization' of diplomatic ties World leaders are reacting to the historic deal reached Thursday between Israel and the United Arab Emirates that will lead to a "full normalization" of diplomatic ties between the two Middle Easters countries, with one calling it a "historic day."
July 27, 2020 Israel, Hezbollah trade fire in 'security incident' near Lebanese border The Israeli military confirmed on Monday there had been a "security incident" on the country's northern border with Lebanon and said its forces were engaged in "ongoing combat" with Hezbollah militants.
July 24, 2020 Jerusalem protest against Netanyahu results in dozens of arrests Dozens of protesters opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were arrested in Israel late Thursday and early Friday as they clashed with police.
July 23, 2020 Israel moves toward outlawing 'conversion therapy,' potentially becoming first Middle East country to do so Israel became the first country in the Middle East Wednesday to take a step toward outlawing "gay conversion" therapy on Wednesday.
July 22, 2020 Israelis block entrance to parliament amid intense protests After a night of intense protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, dozens of Israeli demonstrators chained themselves together and briefly blocked the entrance to parliament on Wednesday morning.
July 21, 2020 Israel’s new alternative prime minister pushed for coronavirus response to be managed by military, not health ministry Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said Tuesday he thinks the military should take over the handling of stemming the spread of COVID-19, shifting responsibilities from the health ministry.
July 1, 2020 AOC letter on West Bank annexation boasts support from anti-Israel groups New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and several other top Democrat lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday warning of severe consequences for Israel if it continues its plan to annex part of the disputed West Bank -- and the document touted support from organizations that have called for boycotting Israel entirely.
June 30, 2020 Netanyahu signals possible delay in Israel's West Bank annexation plan Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that discussions with the U.S. on his plan to annex occupied West Bank territory would continue “in the coming days,” indicating he would miss a July 1 target date for beginning the controversial process.
May 24, 2020 Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial starts as Israeli PM hits back at justice system Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in a Jerusalem courtroom Sunday to face corruption charges in a long-awaited trial that he has denounced as a sham.