From Iran to internal divisions: Netanyahu's challenges in his 6th term
The new government will have no grace period. From an American point of view, Israel is the US’ss most important ally in the Middle East and its most worthwhile investment.
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While Netanyahu works on his legacy – his Likud colleagues jockey to be next in line
This time, the Likud leader's coalition is without Livni, Lapid, Kahlon or Gantz to stop him • The only problem is most likely to come from his own political backyard
Netanyahu to meet with bloc leaders as coalition talks kick into gear
After his right-religious bloc's decisive victory in the national elections, the Likud Party leader must navigate the process of handing out coveted ministerial positions.
Why have senior US officials yet to congratulate Netanyahu on election victory?
While some officials suggest the delay stems from Biden's preoccupation with the upcoming mid-term elections, others say it stems from Netanyahu's own delay in congratulating the US president in 2020 when he won against Trump.
Netanyahu's comeback poses both opportunity and challenge to US-Israeli ties
Benjamin Netanyahu is bound to find a sympathetic ear in Washington, especially that US policy vis-à-vis Iran and the Palestinians has failed.
Netanyahu's victory means all successes and failures will now be on his name
It is tempting to blame all the possible dangers of the emerging coalition on Itamar Ben-Gvir, but let's remember that he will not be the one in charge. Netanyahu will.
The whole gamut: US Jewish groups react to Israel's election results
The statements range from heavy criticism of incoming coalition's "extreme" elements to admonishment for US hypocrisy on dealing with problematic political leaders.
Lapid concedes defeat, wishes Netanyahu success as counting concludes
US ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides said he spoke with Netanyahu and told him he looked forward to "working together to maintain the unbreakable bond."
It's not the end of the world
Israelis should relax. The religious status quo in Israel has never really changed one way or another, and will not change in the wake of this election either.
The real reason why Meretz is out of the Knesset
Meretz, like left-wing parties that were instrumental in Israel's birth as a nation, was a party that exerted a profound influence until it ran its course • Meretz has disappeared as a result of its decision to abandon Zionism, although its lasting impact will be felt for some time to come.