What Netanyahu win or loss could mean for Israel’s economy Economic concerns have taken a back seat to security as voters weigh Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future — but rising deficits, cost of living and politically charged issues will be a challenge for whoever eventually prevails. Israel
Feature 50,000 Israeli expats fly home to vote in potential boon to Netanyahu rivals Israel prohibits voting from abroad with limited exceptions, and Israelis who spoke to Al-Monitor said they are especially motivated to fly home this year. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis How Netanyahu could attack Iran to force Israel into unity government after elections While a strike against Iran before the Oct. 27 elections appears unlikely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could launch one immediately afterward to pressure his rivals into joining a wartime unity government. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump bets on Netanyahu as Israeli election tests his Middle East agenda President Trump likely views Prime Minister Netanyahu as a known partner should military operations against Iran resume. Israel
Analysis How Israel opposition infighting is boosting Netanyahu days before election By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Analysis Iran and Gaza: Why Trump's backing of Netanyahu may come with strings attached By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Is Israel breaking left under Bennett? The decision to evacuate the West Bank Evyatar outpost suggests that the new government is further left than right. Israel
New Israeli government jumps to deepen ties with Emirates, Bahrain Foreign Minister Yair Lapid plans to travel to the United Arab Emirates June 29-30 in the first ever Israeli ministerial visit to the country. Israel
Israel, Jordan try to rebuild ties, trust after Netanyahu Relations between Jordan and Israel deteriorated dramatically under outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and rebuilding them won't be easy. Jordan
Netanyahu tries to sabotage new government's relations with Washington Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu falsely accuses Foreign Minister Yair Lapid of giving up on Israel’s freedom of action against Iran. Israel
All eyes on enigmatic Bennett as he works out what kind of premier to be Is new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett the right person at the right time for the job or just a political opportunist? Israel
Routine renewal of immigration regulation tears at Israeli coalition A temporary Israeli immigration measure's yearly renewal has put the members of the new government in an uncomfortable position. Israel
Israeli army chief heading to Washington to restore mutual trust Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is scheduled to fly to Washington this weekend, with the mission of restoring trust and cooperation between the sides, especially on the Iranian file. Israel
Netanyahu clings to prime minister’s residence The Netanyahu family is still living in the official residence on Jerusalem's Balfour Street even though Benjamin Netanyahu is no longer prime minister. Israel
Why Erdogan may miss Netanyahu Benjamin Netanyahu’s departure as prime minister of Israel is a loss of sorts for Erdogan when it comes to both domestic and regional politics. Turkey
After Netanyahu, Israel’s Bennett revives paralyzed security Cabinet Contrary to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who sidelined and paralyzed the security Cabinet, Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett turns it back into an essential link within the decision-making process. Israel
Israeli minister condemns hate slogans during nationalist march After the controversial flag march in Jerusalem, new Foreign Minister Yair Lapid tweeted, "It is incomprehensible that people can hold the Israeli flag in one hand and shout 'Death to Arabs' at the same time." Israel
Ultra-Orthodox jump in Netanyahu's lifeboat After years of political partnership with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ultra-Orthodox are sticking with him all the way to the opposition. Israel
