Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly told ministers in his coalition that he will not be able to appoint Education Minister Naftali Bennett of the Jewish Home party to the defense minister post because of opposition to the move from other coalition partners, a development which likely puts Israel on course for early elections. The […]
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Liberman: Trump Administration Has Warned Israel Not to Annex West Bank…
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said Monday that Israel has received a direct message from US President Donald Trump’s administration warning of an “immediate crisis” if the government were to annex the West Bank and apply Israeli sovereignty there. Speaking to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Liberman said that he had received calls from […]
Israel Legalizes West Bank Outposts on Private Palestinian Land with New Sweeping Legislation…
Controversial law recognizing building on private Palestinian land passes final Knesset votes by 60 to 52, despite warnings it could land Israel in international court