Analysis Netanyahu Promises Normality, and Issues Apocalyptic COVID Warnings

Netanyahu can't hold back the reopening of the economy, but must slow the pace. And his promise for Seder night with the family will be hard to keep

Harris, Netanyahu Discuss ICC Investigation, COVID Cooperation in First Call

In first conversation since taking office, U.S. vice president speaks with Israeli prime minister about regional issues and shared interests

In Israel Visit, Austrian and Danish Leaders Announce Joint COVID Vaccine Venture

Leaders announce trilateral pact on R&D and production for coronavirus inoculations, as Austria's Kurz says 'we also need to cooperate worldwide'

Netanyahu: SNL Vaccine Joke ‘Is So False, Many Many Arabs Are Voting for Me’

In a 'Fox & Friends' interview, Netanyahu says his opposition to Iran's bid to acquire nuclear weapons is 'absolute,' but that he hoped that he could see 'eye to eye' with Biden on the issue

After Pressure, Pfizer CEO Postpones Israel Visit Until After Election

Last week, Israeli scientists warned Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla that Netanyahu may exploit his visit for his election campaign

Palestinian President Thanks ICC for Commitment to 'Pursuing Justice'

'Hysteria' after ICC prosecutor's announcement shows Israel fears a war crimes investigation, Palestinian foreign ministry says

Mossad Deputy Head Blasts Netanyahu's Handling of Iran and COVID

Outgoing deputy, who designed Mossad's coronavirus plan, says like Netanyahu's Iran policy, Israeli COVID response looks good from the outside but strategy is lacking

Netanyahu Blasts ICC War Crimes Probe as 'The Essence of Antisemitism'

'Israel has come under attack,' the prime minister argues, defending 'heroic and moral' actions of the Israeli military in the Palestinian territories, as ministers blast 'illegitimate' ICC

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Says Will Open Formal Investigation Into War Crimes in Palestinian Territories

Palestinian Authority, Hamas welcome Fatou Bensouda's statement, promising an 'independent, impartial and objective' probe

‘I’ll Get Us 36 Million COVID Vaccines’: What’s Behind the New Number Netanyahu Is Touting

His message has changed from ‘go get vaccinated’ to ‘the vaccines won’t provide enough protection’ as he presents himself as Israel’s only savior from the coronavirus pandemic

Analysis Why Pfizer's CEO Would Be Wise to Delay His Visit to Israel Until After the Election

Anyone listening to Netanyahu in recent months would think he’d developed the COVID-19 vaccine and administered all the shots himself. Pfizer’s CEO can still keep his company out of Netanyahu's election campaign

Netanyahu Claims He’s Not Involved in Promoting Bills That Could Save Him From Trial

‘I’m not intervening in this at all, neither promoting it nor blocking it,’ the prime minister insists after a lawmaker from his Likud party said he plans to table legislation

Israel's AG Says Netanyahu Needs Cabinet Approval Before Exporting Vaccines

The prime minister had intended to use surplus vaccine doses as a bargaining chip with other countries

Analysis Netanyahu Is in Distress, and His Pre-election Media Blitz Proves It

When the prime minister’s plans go awry and the polls don’t brighten, he opts for dustups with interviewers and silly gestures that delight his base

Opinion Politics in the Netanyahu Era Is a Dangerous Thing, and the PM Is the Ultimate Danger

Analysis Netanyahu Sent Vaccines to Ruling Elites Around the World. It May Cost Him at Home

The Prime Minister's decision to send thousands of vaccine doses abroad, at the same time that millions of Palestinians living next door haven't yet been vaccinated, could come with a heavy price

A Scandal Over Flights to Israel Is Rocking the Country, and Could Upend the Election

Though the country’s borders are supposed to be ‘hermetically sealed,’ a TV news report alleges that ultra-Orthodox citizens can more easily obtain special permission to fly back from abroad ahead of the March 23 election

Anti-Netanyahu Protester Pepper-sprayed as Demonstrations Resume Across Israel

Incident near Tel Aviv is the 13th time protesters were pepper-sprayed during demonstrations since the weekly anti-corruption protests began last year

Israel's Attorney General Is Finally Convinced: Netanyahu Will Sit in the Dock

After a long and convoluted journey from indictment to courtroom, Avichai Mendelblit finally believes the prime minister's trial for corruption charges is an inevitability

Analysis While Israel Is Still Far From COVID Herd Immunity, the Army Is About to Make History

The IDF is expected to become the first organization in the world to reach 85 percent fully vaccinated or recovered. Meanwhile, Israel faces the great Purim test

Analysis Netanyahu Fails to Secure Loyalty in His Bloc, but So Do His Rivals

Lapid’s candidacy for premiership takes blow from his former ‘brother’ Bennett ■ The Knesset's Kahanist guest of honor points his finger at a female Arab Labor candidate in a grotesque display fitting of the Purim adloyada

Support for Netanyahu's Likud Party in Decline, Election Poll Shows

The Channel 13 News poll predicts pro-Netanyahu bloc to win 45 seats, and the anti-Netanyahu bloc to win 60 seats, one short of a Knesset majority. 'People don’t want to go back to an unstable government,' the premier says in a rare interview

Bahrain’s Crown Prince Speaks With Netanyahu on Iran Nuclear Talks, State Media Reports

Leader stresses 'importance of the participation of regional countries' in Iran negotiations, according to official Bahrain News Agency in the first response from a Gulf Arab leader amid Biden's attempt to revive negotiations

Netanyahu's Plan to Send COVID-19 Vaccines Abroad Halted After Legal, Political Challenges

The attorney general is looking into the legality of the plan, which Netanyahu decided on without cabinet approval

Opinion Israel Is Heading to Its Most Dangerous Election Ever

Analysis What’s Keeping a Struggling Gantz in the Election Race? His Injured Pride

Despite his humiliating public shaming by his former IDF colleagues, the man who would be prime minister could still be the kingmaker after March 23

Gantz Fears Netanyahu Will Fire Him and His Ministers After March Election

Defense Minister Gantz, who is also the alternate prime minister, may quit the race or fail to pass the electoral threshold. That may allow Netanyahu to dismiss him and Kahol Lavan ministers from the transitional government

Opinion The Tragic Blunder of the High Court Justices

Netanyahu's Lawyers Plan to Put Attorney General on the Stand

Defense team seeks to question Avichai Mendelbilt over the manner he approved to open the probe against Netanyahu