Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government approved a new settlement in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, two days ahead of a closely fought election as he seeks to boost turnout among his right-wing base. The approval came as Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz vied to mobilize supporters. ...
A “screaming match” occurred on Tuesday between Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli security leaders before the Israeli premier’s pledge to annex the Jordan Valley, Israeli media reported. The conversation involved a difficult exchange between the Netanyahu and the security officials over his upcoming announcement, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing Maariv. The ...