Benjamin Netanyahu

July 20, 2022, 3:39 pm

Netanyahu meets chief rabbi and politicians on whistle-stop UK tour

The Israeli opposition leader described his trip as an 'official' visit, although his country's embassy was not involved in planning it

By Jenni Frazer

June 20, 2022, 5:05 pm

Israelis set for FIFTH election since 2019 as leaders admit coalition is bust

Naftali Bennett will be replaced by Yair Lapid if MKs vote to dissolve the Knesset next week; Netanyahu says 'great news'

By Michael Daventry

Home Secretary Priti Patel speaking in the House of Commons, 19 April 2022 (Twitter)

April 19, 2022, 5:38 pm

Priti Patel claims UK’s Rwanda plan ‘not comparable’ to one struck with Israel

Yvette Cooper labelled the plan "unworkable" saying "independent reports" showed Israel's Rwanda plan 'increased people smuggling and increased the actions of criminal gangs'

By Lee Harpin

Yamina MK Idit Silman resigned from the government on Wednesday

April 6, 2022, 10:34 am

Israel’s coalition crumbles as MK walks out over chametz row

Yamina MK Idit Silman said she was resigning because it was time for a ‘national, Jewish and Zionist government’

By Michael Daventry

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, wearing a face mask in line with public health restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic . (Ronen Zvulun/ Pool Photo via AP)

January 24, 2022, 3:04 pm

Netanyahu considering plea deal in corruption cases, that may bar him from politics

According to Israeli law, a moral turpitude conviction would see him banned from Israeli politics for at least seven years.

By JTA

Terminal 2 border force at Heathrow airport

December 22, 2021, 4:30 pm

Charity chief’s migrant warning sparks communal outrage

EXCLUSIVE: JNF UK chairman Samuel Hayek’s claim that Muslim immigration threatens the future of Jewish life in Britain branded ‘simplistic and reckless’

By Lee Harpin

Donald Trump embraces Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting in Washington, where the so-called 'Deal Of The Century' was unveiled (@Netanyahu on Twitter)

December 10, 2021, 11:52 am

‘Bibi? F*** him’ – Donald Trump’s withering verdict on Netanyahu

The former US president accuses the ex-Israeli premier of disloyalty in an interview published on Friday

By Michael Daventry

November 16, 2021, 12:38 pm

Netanyahu appears in court as corruption hearing postponed for another week

Former Israeli prime minister has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery

By Michael Daventry and Reuters

Clockwise: Sam Tarry, Zarah Sultana, Ian Byrne and Apsana Begum

November 9, 2021, 9:53 am

Purge of the Corbynites: Four Labour MPs may face reselection battles

EXCLUSIVE: Zarah Sultana, Sam Tarry, Ian Byrne and Apsana Begum are revealed as being vulnerable to 'trigger ballots' within their local parties, a system brought in under the previous leader

By Lee Harpin

From the WebJuly 26, 2021, 2:42 pm

Anger as Labour MP to speak at Palestine event with JVL activist

Sam Tarry will share a platform with Diana Neslen, who recently took action against the party with other campaigners over its disciplinary processes when it comes to antisemitism.

By Lee Harpin

Jerry Greenfield (left) and Ben Cohen (right)

July 22, 2021, 11:44 am

Kosher shops boycott Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

Tapuach said the store is “considering” its position while Kosher City in Manchester announced it intends to return freezers on its premises branded with the ice cream maker’s logo

By James Konn

Coalition party leaders worked late into the night to try secure a compromise in the Knesset

July 6, 2021, 7:19 am

First defeat for Bennett and Lapid as ‘racist’ citizenship law is voted down

The Netanyahu bloc joins some Arab MKs to reject the law, which denied Israeli citizenship to certain Palestinians from Gaza and the West Bank

By Michael Daventry

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo by: Maya Alleruzzo, Pool Via JINIPIX

June 22, 2021, 1:28 pm

Netanyahu finally agrees to leave the PM’s residence — in 3 weeks

Former PM will vacate the official home for the head of government by July 10, AND no official meetings will be held there by Naftali Bannett until then

By JTA

Naftali Bennett, as Defence Minister in 2019, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a visit to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights (Photo: Reuters)

June 21, 2021, 4:55 pm

OPINION: Bennett must stand firm in the face of Bibi’s chutzpah

As Israel ushers in a new political era, Jenni Frazer says Naftali Bennett's decision to allow his predecessor to stay in Balfour Street is cutting him far too much slack

By Jenni Frazer

New Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett (R), leader of the Yamina right-wing alliance, and Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid opposition centrist party attend first cabinet meeting at the Israeli Parliament (Knesset).

June 17, 2021, 8:03 pm

How new PM Naftali Bennett has his work cut out

It’s all change in Israeli politics. Stephen Oryszczuk asks, what does it all mean, as he picks apart the details of the new coalition

By Stephen Oryszczuk

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