The Irish Times

Gaza takes receipt of €13m in suitcases

Israel backs Qatar’s initial payment as part of plan to end border violence

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 17:27

Israel to close Paraguay embassy in diplomatic row

News follows Asunción’s decision to move its Israeli outpost from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 18:50

Blow to Netanyahu as close associate turns state’s witness

Israeli PM’s political survival looks less likely as two more dramatic developments take place

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 19:59

Netanyahu indictment depends on attorney general’s decision

It could take Israel months to determine if evidence is sufficient for corruption charges

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 18:57

Israel passes law making future division of Jerusalem tougher

Two-thirds majority in parliament will now be needed for any plan to cede parts of city

Tue Jan 02 2018 - 12:52

Zionist Union urges election as Netanyahu suspected of bribery

Ari Harow, Israel PM’s former chief of staff, signs state’s witness deal for two cases

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 18:22

Anger and ridicule in Israel at Sean Spicer’s Hitler comments

White House press secretary accused of Holocaust denial over poison gas claim

Wed Apr 12 2017 - 12:31

Israel to deny entry to foreigners backing boycott campaign

Opponents warn new legislation will only increase state’s isolation on world stage

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 17:10

Israel legalises settlements on private Palestinian land

Israeli parliament passes law retroactively approving settler homes in the West Bank

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 23:08

Pressure grows on Netanyahu after leaks about media favours

Recordings reportedly made on behalf of Israeli PM and discovered during police inquiry

Sun Jan 08 2017 - 17:36

Israel deeply split over soldier’s conviction for manslaughter

As many seek a pardon for Elor Azaria, security is assigned to military judges in case

Thu Jan 05 2017 - 16:45

Israeli opposition criticises Netanyahu for stance on UN

Impact of UN Security Council resolution condemning Israeli settlements takes effect

Mon Dec 26 2016 - 15:38

Avigdor Lieberman seeks to bypass Mahmoud Abbas in Palestinian talks

Defence minister denies Israel attempting to interfere in internal Palestinian affairs

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 20:21

Netanyahu and new right-wing defence chief Lieberman sign deal

Yisrael Beitenu leader’s return to cabinet raises concerns in Israel and internationally

Wed May 25 2016 - 19:08

Sharp criticism as Israel appoints Lieberman defence minister

Palestinian leaders describe appointment by Netanyahu as potential ‘disaster’

Thu May 19 2016 - 22:10

Palestinians barred from West Bank settlements

Israel stops labourers from entering after stabbing attacks in settlements

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 19:50

Israeli politicians hit out at EU for settlement labelling move

Far-right Jewish Home minister says he will trade in his Citroen car for Japanese Mazda

Thu Nov 12 2015 - 18:14

Netanyahu rejects call to take in Syrian refugees

Israeli prime minister announces construction of 30-km fence at border with Jordan

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 17:34

A precarious coalition is formed by Binyamin Netanyahu in Israel

Ultranationalist Jewish Home party demands a high price and gets the justice ministry

Fri May 08 2015 - 00:00

Netanyahu struggling to form coalition

Surprise move by Avigdor Lieberman shifts focus to another right-wing Israeli party

Wed May 06 2015 - 06:53

Huge blow to Israeli PM as Lieberman opts out of government

Decision by far-right leader leaves Netanyahu with tiny majority and at mercy of partners

Mon May 04 2015 - 14:47

Give Me a Crash Course In . . . the Israeli election

A sharp veer to the right has secured a fourth term as PM for Binyamin Netanyahu. What does it mean for a peace deal with the Palestinians?

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00

Binyamin Netanyahu’s victory means we must recognise the state of Palestine

After Israeli elections this is the only way to safeguard two-state solution

Thu Mar 19 2015 - 00:02

Israel election: Netanyahu wins out after shift to the right

Tack to the right promises of deep concern to Palestine, set Israel on collision course with US

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 13:37

Palestine leaders warn of renewed conflict after Netanyahu’s election win

Enclave’s chief negotiator says results prove ‘that we don’t have a peace partner’

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 10:17

Netanyahu fighting for political survival in Israeli election

Vote has become a referendum on ‘Bibi’, who has been in power for nine years over three terms

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 18:49

Israeli PM Netanyahu rules out Palestinian state if returned

Likud party believed to have largely reduced centre-left Zionist Union’s four-seat lead

Tue Mar 17 2015 - 01:00

Netanyahu in final push to hold on to power in Israeli election

Hit by criticism within his own Likud party, prime minister goes on media blitz

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Benyamin Netanyahu on the back foot

Seeking a fourth term as president of Israel

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 00:00

Centre-left Zionist Union maintains lead in Israeli polls

New centrist formation Kulanu could end up with the balance of power

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 22:20

Isaac Herzog, the Irish-Israeli aiming for a St Patrick’s Day election surprise

Polls show the scion of the ‘Israeli Kennedys’ has momentum in campaign’s final days

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00

Israeli election: liberal atheist settlers bring price boom to Ariel

A place that exemplifies normalisation of settlements in Israeli life draws young people

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00

Israeli poll shows ruling Likud party trails Zionist Union

Panic in Likud ranks as Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog and centrist Tzipi Livni’s joint Zionist Union are projected to win 25 seats, as opposed to 21 for Netanyahu’s Likud

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 19:29

Bibi or Bougie? Israelis go to polls in an election that could redraw the political map

A campaign dominated by housing and the cost of living has left the peace process sidelined

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 20:00