With Islamic groups replacing traditional foes, Israel faces long-term instability on its borders

Published on March 19, 2013

Three weeks ago, militants in Gaza landed a rocket near the Israeli city of Ashkelon.

Netanyahu introduces new government during Knesset session

Published on March 18, 2013

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduced his new government during a Knesset plenum session.

Netanyahu brings new gov’t to Peres, taps Ya’alon for defense

Published on March 18, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Shimon Peres that he formed a government coalition.

Reports: Netanyahu to present new government on Sunday

Published on March 15, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and potential coalition partners Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett successfully crossed the last hurdle in talks on forming a new government, which may be presented on Sunday, Israeli media reported.

Yair Lapid named as Israeli finance minister

Published on March 15, 2013

A former TV anchor whose upstart political party was the biggest surprise in Israel's January election was named finance minister on Friday as a coalition deal was signed, his spokesman said.

Netanyahu, with team of rivals, puts together a government

Published on March 11, 2013

He’s had to bite a few bullets to get there, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lead Israel’s next government.

With time running out to form a government, Netanyahu facing tough choices

Published on March 5, 2013

When he emerged bruised but unbeaten following the Jan. 22 elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced some tough choices.

Following extension to form government, Netanyahu calls for parties to unite

Published on March 3, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for Israeli political parties to "come together and unite our forces," hours after being granted an extension to form a new government.

Netanyahu sets meeting to request extension in forming government

Published on February 28, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Shimon Peres to request an extension in forming a government.

Netanyahu expected to win in elections unlikely to change Israel’s left-right balance

Published on October 10, 2012

It wasn’t the call for early elections that was unusual about this week’s announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will move up its next election to early 2013, from its scheduled slot in October 2013.

Israelis protest new government

Published on May 9, 2012

Hundreds of Israelis demonstrated against the new coalition government.