Israel
Eisenkot Receives Mandate to Form Israel’s Government; 28-Day Clock Starts
Former army chief Gadi Eisenkot formally accepted the task of forming Israel’s next government on Sunday, with 67 recommendations but no clear…
Your Daily Briefing: Saturday, November 7: Iran Strikes, Israel’s New Pick, Utah
The U.S. struck an Iranian air defense site near the Strait of Hormuz as Qatar says peace talks are still alive.
Israel’s Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Government in Setback for Netanyahu
Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, backed by 67 of 120 lawmakers, gets the first shot at forming Israel’s next government, while Netanyahu calls…
Israel’s Opposition Reports Coalition Progress as Herzog Prepares Sunday Pick
Israel’s opposition said Friday it is making progress toward replacing Prime Minister Netanyahu after Avigdor Liberman signaled flexibility on ultra-Orthodox military service.…
Trump Says U.S. Will End $4 Billion a Year in Aid to Israel by Year’s End
President Trump said he and Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to stop annual U.S. military aid, but Congress controls the money and Israeli…