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.

Israel’s Cabinet approves plan to empower women

Published on March 12, 2012

Israel's Cabinet approved a plan to increase the participation of women in municipal government.

Israeli Cabinet approves Gilad Shalit release deal with Hamas

Published on October 12, 2011

Israel's Cabinet approved a prisoner exchange agreement with Hamas that would free Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

Israeli Cabinet approves Trajtenberg report

Published on October 9, 2011

The Israeli Cabinet approved the Trajtenberg report, which proposes solutions to Israel's socioeconomic problems.

Briefs: Katsav backs out of sex charges plea deal, Al Qaeda has more threats for the Jews

Published on April 10, 2008

News Briefs

Bibi’s About-face

By Larry Derfner
Published on November 12, 1998

It's remarkable: Palestinian terrorists set off three bomb attacks in as many weeks, yet Binyamin Netanyahu, of all people, goes ahead with his plans to relinquish 13 percent of the West Bank to the Palestinians.

Back of the Bus

Published on July 31, 1997

True story. Last week at the Westside Pavilion, just
outside Nordstrom, six women, dressed in the garb of
Islam, were standing by the mall's ATM. Four wore
colorful scarves, exposing the face and a bit of hair; two
were completely in black, with only small slits, 1 inch by
4 inches, revealing huge, dark eyes. From a distance, the
human form disguised, they looked like a gathering of
wrens.