Topic: Benny Gantz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided against starting plans Wednesday to annex parts of the West Bank, although he'd previously given July 1 as the target date to begin the controversial process.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing to weigh his options in pushing ahead with plans to extend Israeli sovereignty over territories occupied by Israel in the 1967 war.

International Atomic Energy Authority's board of governors on Friday approved a resolution urging Iran to fully cooperate with it and allow the watchdog agency's inspectors into two suspected nuclear sites.

Officials said Tuesday the Palestinian Authority will declare a new state based on lines that were drawn before the Six-Day War in the 190s, if Israel goes through with plans to annex part of the West Bank.

Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a courtroom in Jerusalem on Sunday for arraignment on bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges -- the first prime minister of Israel in office to stand trial.

Palestinian authorities will end a security agreement with Israel and the United States as a result of plans to annex parts of the West Bank by the new unity government in Jerusalem.

Israel's parliament on Sunday swore in a new unity government ending a more than year-long political deadlock following a deal between rivals Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz.

Israel delayed the swearing-in ceremony of the new unity government Thursday after a dispute in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party over the allocation of Cabinet positions.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Israel Wednesday to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discuss annexation in the West Bank, Iran, President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan and COVID-19.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to travel to Israel next week to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his first international trip since coronavirus-related restrictions were put in place.

A panel of 11 judges ruled that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can form a government after reaching a deal with rival Benny Gantz.

Israel's High Court of Justice on Sunday heard arguments on whether to allow Benjamin Netanyahu to form a coalition government to lead the country despite his indictment on corruption charges.

Israel formally celebrates Independence Day through Wednesday evening. This year's observance is being done mostly remotely due to the coronavirus crisis.

Palestinian leaders reacted with dismay to a coalition government deal struck by Israel's two main political blocs, warning Tuesday it could spell the end of any two-state solution.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz Monday signed an agreement to establish a unity government in Israel after three national elections and contentious negotiations between their parties right up to i