Israel's new justice minister Yariv Levin has called for a series of changes aimed at curbing the powers of the judiciary and giving the parliament absolute power. To what length will the administration go to bail out Netanyahu? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Netanyahu's 'war' against the Israeli legal system

Israeli premier Netanyahu's visit to the UAE has been postponed. This comes after security minister Ben Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem sparked controversy. Will Netanyahu's govt incite a conflagration in West Asia? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to UAE postponed

The United Nations General Assembly has called for a vote on the UN's top court's stand on Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories. Prime Minister Netanyahu has opposed the vote and labelled it "despicable". Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Israeli PM calls UN vote 'despicable'

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (December 31) vehemently slammed a United Nations General Assembly vote that asked for a legal opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.&nbsp;"The Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land nor occupiers in our eternal capital Jerusalem and no U.N. resolution can distort that historical truth," Netanyahu said in a video message, adding that Israel was not bound by the "despicable decision".</p>

<p>Netanyahu has assumed prime ministerial office just this week. He is heading a government which has set settlement expansion as a priority and includes parties who want to annex West Bank land where they are built.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Israel-Palestine conflict at United Nations, resolution against Israel at ICJ</strong></p>

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<p>Palestinians seek occupied West Bank, along with Gaza and East Jerusalem for the Palestinian state. Israeli settlements in the West Bank are viewed by most countries as illegal. Israel strongly disputes this view citing historical and biblical ties to the land.</p>

<p>The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) also known as the World Court, is the top UN court dealing with disputes between states. Its rulings are binding, though the ICJ has no power to enforce them.</p>

<p>The U.N. General Assembly asked the ICJ to give an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's "occupation, settlement and annexation ... including measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem."</p>

<p>Members of Netanyahu's new government have pledged to bolster settlements with development plans, budgets and authorisation of dozens of outposts built without permits.</p>

<p>The cabinet includes newly created posts and restructured roles that grant some of those powers to pro-settler coalition partners, who ultimately aim to extend Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank.</p>

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (December 31) vehemently slammed a United Nations General Assembly vote that asked for a legal opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday (December 31) vehemently slammed a United Nations General Assembly vote that asked for a legal opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. "The Jewish people are not occupiers in their own land nor occupiers in our eternal capital Jerusalem and no U.N. resolution can distort that historical truth," Netanyahu said in a video message, adding that Israel was not bound by the "despicable decision". Netanyahu has assumed prime ministerial office just this week. He is heading a government which has set settlement expansion as a priority and includes parties who want to annex West Bank land where they are built. Watch | Israel-Palestine conflict at United Nations, resolution against Israel at ICJ × Palestinians seek occupied West Bank, along with Gaza and East Jerusalem for the Palestinian state. Israeli settlements in the West Bank are viewed by most countries as illegal. Israel strongly disputes this view citing historical and biblical ties to the land. The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) also known as the World Court, is the top UN court dealing with disputes between states. Its rulings are binding, though the ICJ has no power to enforce them. The U.N. General Assembly asked the ICJ to give an advisory opinion on the legal consequences of Israel's "occupation, settlement and annexation ... including measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Holy City of Jerusalem." Members of Netanyahu's new government have pledged to bolster settlements with development plans, budgets and authorisation of dozens of outposts built without permits. The cabinet includes newly created posts and restructured roles that grant some of those powers to pro-settler coalition partners, who ultimately aim to extend Israeli sovereignty to the West Bank. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Benjamin Netanyahu slams ‘despicable’ UN vote, says Israel not bound by it

Benjamin Netanyahu was inaugurated in as prime minister by Israel's parliament, establishing the most far-right and religiously conservative administration in its history. On Thursday, just after Israel's Knesset passed a vote of confidence in his new administration, Netanyahu, 73, took the oath of office. Out of the 120 members of the parliament, 63 supported the new administration while 54 opposed it.

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Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu finalized coalition deals with allied parties, their spokespeople said on Wednesday, in final steps toward his political comeback.

WION Dispatch: Netanyahu seals remaining coalition deals ahead of inauguration

While speaking to WION's Jodie Cohen, Israel's outgoing Defence Minister Benny Gantz said that " We are very worried about the direction Netanyahu is taking us, we have to make sure Israel stays in the right direction".

WION Exclusive: 'We have to make sure Israel stays in the right direction', says Benny Gantz

Benjamin Netanyahu will be sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel for a record sixth time on Thursday. Netanyahu, whose coalition won a clear majority in November elections, will head up a highly controversial right-wing government.

Benjamin Netanyahu to be sworn in as Israel's prime minister for sixth time

Israel's new government to be sworn in after weeks of unexpectedly tough coalition negotiations. Netanyahu is set to assume the role of prime minister for the sixth time.

Watch: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu swearing-in ceremony

WION Dispatch: Israel's Netanyahu seals remaining coalition deals ahead of inauguration

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has spoken with prime minister designate Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed concerns about the anti-lgbtq comments made by some members of his incoming coalition.

WION Dispatch: Israel Prez Herzog against anti-LGBTQ remarks

As Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to announce the formation of the next coalition government in Israel, a poll has been released by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research revealing some interesting insights including the fact that 69 of respondents who are all Palestinian believe that the next Israeli government will annex the West Bank.

Former Israel PM Netanyahu to announce coalition government formation

The Biden-administration is reported to have held a high-level meeting to discuss how to engage with the new Israeli government and the question of whether to meet directly with some of its ultra-nationalist ministers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to form a coalition government which will include the religious Zionism.

US decides on how to handle new Israeli govt; Netanyahu-Biden relations face differences

Senior Likud members on Tuesday expressed their disappointment over the reduced roles they are expected to receive in the upcoming government and Knesset.

WION Dispatch: Likud members slam Netanyahu's handling of coalition talks

<p>Former Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Sunday (November 13) formally handed the mandate to form a new government. He pledged that he would seek national consensus. Netanyahu is back in power corridors after an election that saw Jewish far-rightists surging. This has caused worry at home and abroad.</p>

<p>Tasking Netanyahu, already Israel's longest-serving premier, with forming the next coalition government, President Isaac Herzog noted that the Likud leader had received enough recommendations from like-minded parties to secure majority with 64 of parliament's 120 seats.</p>

<p>Netanyahu is now on a path to form one of the most stable governments in years after being away from the top post for 18 months during which a rare but fragile alliance of centrist, liberal, nationalist and Arab politicians came to&nbsp;power.</p>

<p>Netanyahu said, “The people made a clear decision in favor of forming a government headed by me,” and vowed to form a stable, successful, responsible and dedicated government&nbsp;that would serve all of Israel’s residents, without exception.&nbsp;The remarks were televised.<br />
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“There are many, many who welcome the election results, but there are also those who make outrageous prophecies and frighten the public. This is not the first time such things have been said. They said it about (Likud's first leader Menachem) Begin, they said it about me too; it wasn't true then and it's not true today either,” Netanyahu said.<br />
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“I intend to be a prime minister for everyone, for those who elected me, and for those who did not elect me. It reflects what I believe in and what guides my actions,” he added while also thanking all the 64 members of the Knesset who recommended him.<br />
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The incoming government looks to be the most right-wing in Israel's history, with the ultranationalist Religious Zionism party whose leaders oppose Palestinian statehood, want the occupied West Bank annexed and were anti-LGBT in the past.</p>

<p>One of them, Itamar Ben-Gvir, was convicted in 2007 of racist incitement against Arabs and support for terrorism. He says he is now reformed but still calls for harsh crackdowns against those he deems terrorists or traitors.</p>

<p><em>With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Former Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Sunday (November 13) formally handed the mandate to form a new government. He pledged that he would seek national consensus.

Former Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Sunday (November 13) formally handed the mandate to form a new government. He pledged that he would seek national consensus. Netanyahu is back in power corridors after an election that saw Jewish far-rightists surging. This has caused worry at home and abroad. Tasking Netanyahu, already Israel's longest-serving premier, with forming the next coalition government, President Isaac Herzog noted that the Likud leader had received enough recommendations from like-minded parties to secure majority with 64 of parliament's 120 seats. Netanyahu is now on a path to form one of the most stable governments in years after being away from the top post for 18 months during which a rare but fragile alliance of centrist, liberal, nationalist and Arab politicians came to power. Netanyahu said, “The people made a clear decision in favor of forming a government headed by me,” and vowed to form a stable, successful, responsible and dedicated government that would serve all of Israel’s residents, without exception. The remarks were televised. “There are many, many who welcome the election results, but there are also those who make outrageous prophecies and frighten the public. This is not the first time such things have been said. They said it about (Likud's first leader Menachem) Begin, they said it about me too; it wasn't true then and it's not true today either,” Netanyahu said. “I intend to be a prime minister for everyone, for those who elected me, and for those who did not elect me. It reflects what I believe in and what guides my actions,” he added while also thanking all the 64 members of the Knesset who recommended him. The incoming government looks to be the most right-wing in Israel's history, with the ultranationalist Religious Zionism party whose leaders oppose Palestinian statehood, want the occupied West Bank annexed and were anti-LGBT in the past. One of them, Itamar Ben-Gvir, was convicted in 2007 of racist incitement against Arabs and support for terrorism. He says he is now reformed but still calls for harsh crackdowns against those he deems terrorists or traitors. With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return as Israel's Prime Minister. He's expected to head the most right-wing government in Israel's history. Ghadi Francis tells you more on The West Asia Post.

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The latest exit polls says that former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the course for victory in the elections, the polls give his his right-wing bloc slim majority over his opponents.

WION Dispatch: Israel's Right bloc poised to get 65 seats; Lapid says 'Will wait for results'

Israel PM Lapid says ‘nothing decided’ but exit polls predict victory for Benjamin Netanyahu

According to the latest exit polls, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on the course for victory in the elections, the polls give his his right-wing bloc slim majority over his opponents.

Israel's Netanyahu says his camp on brink of big election win, 'will wait for results, says Lapid

Israelis are all set to vote for the fifth time in four years. Every elections has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel.

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Israelis are queuing up for the fifth time in four years. Every election has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen decodes the four key players for you and whether Netanyahu could pull off a comeback.

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Israelis are voting for the fifth time in four years. Every election has unmasked how complex politics has become in Israel. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen decodes the key players for you and whether Netanyahu could pull off a comeback.

Netanyahu Vs Lapid: Israeli voters return to polls for fifth time

Israel Elections: Netanyahu's Likud party expected to win most seats again

<p>Before the 1 November&nbsp;election, all of the final television network polls indicated that Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu's religious-right coalition would come up just short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset (the unicameral legislature of Israel).</p>

<p>An opposition leader could build a coalition and take back power with the slightest swing in his favour, according to polls that were shown on Channels 12 and 13 news on Friday and Kan public television on Thursday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Israel Elections 2022 | Induction of new leader may take 6-7 weeks: Israel envoy to India</strong></p>

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<p>These polls all assigned the Netanyahu-led group 60 seats. According to all of the surveys, the present coalition parties won 56 seats, while the non-aligned Hadash-Ta'al party with a majority of Arabs won 4 seats. This is in line with earlier polls that were broadcast over the past several weeks.</p>

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<p>As per Israeli election rules, publication of surveys are prohibited in the&nbsp;immediate days before the election. These surveys are not consistently accurate,&nbsp;but influence both politicians and voters.</p>

<p>According to the three <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-revamping-user-verification-process-says-musk-529730">polls</a>, Netanyahu's Likud was expected to secure 30-31 seats and emerge as the dominant force.</p>

<p>The far-right Religious Zionism, allied with Netanyahu's coalition, was anticipated to be the third-largest party in the Knesset with 14–15 members, trailing Prime Minister Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid by 24–27 seats.</p>

<p>Religious Zionism, a far-right coalition led by former minister Bezalel Smotrich and including the anti-LGBT Noam faction and MK Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, has recently risen in the polls, largely at the expense of Likud, though Netanyahu's party has made gains at the expense of its partners in the final weeks leading up to previous elections.</p>

<p>In all three votes, Religious Zionism was followed by National Unity, which won 10–11 seats. Defense Minister Benny Gantz's Blue and White, Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar's New Hope, and political newcomer Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff like Gantz, make up the center-right slate.</p>

<p>Gantz has promoted himself as a potential prime ministerial candidate, although his chances of putting together a coalition seem to be poor.</p>

<p>Shas and United Torah Judaism, two ultra-Orthodox parties that support Netanyahu, regularly received 8 and 7 seats, respectively, in all three polls.</p>

<p>The<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/malaysian-authorities-raid-lgbt-halloween-party-detain-attendees-for-cross-dressing-529574"> religious-right group</a> led by Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu will come up just short of winning a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, according to all of the final television network surveys conducted prior to the election on November 1.</p>

<p>It was projected that the right-wing secularist Yisrael Beytenu would gain 5–6 seats, followed by the center–left Labor, 5–6; the left–wing Meretz, 4-5; and Ra'am, 4.</p>

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<p>All three polls showed that Ayelet Shaked's Jewish Home and the Arab nationalist Balad fell short of the 3.25% electoral threshold, however Balad was placed at 2.7% in the Channel 13 poll.</p>

<p>The upcoming election, the fifth since April 2019, was called following the June breakdown of the power-sharing administration led by then-prime minister Naftali Bennett and Lapid, which had barely managed to remove Netanyahu in June 2021 but had survived for a year.</p>

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Before the 1 November election, all of the final television network polls indicated that Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu's religious-right coalition would come up just short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset (the unicameral legislature of Israel).

Before the 1 November election, all of the final television network polls indicated that Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu's religious-right coalition would come up just short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset (the unicameral legislature of Israel). An opposition leader could build a coalition and take back power with the slightest swing in his favour, according to polls that were shown on Channels 12 and 13 news on Friday and Kan public television on Thursday. Watch | Israel Elections 2022 | Induction of new leader may take 6-7 weeks: Israel envoy to India × These polls all assigned the Netanyahu-led group 60 seats. According to all of the surveys, the present coalition parties won 56 seats, while the non-aligned Hadash-Ta'al party with a majority of Arabs won 4 seats. This is in line with earlier polls that were broadcast over the past several weeks. Also read | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva: The newly elected president of Brazil with a chequered past As per Israeli election rules, publication of surveys are prohibited in the immediate days before the election. These surveys are not consistently accurate, but influence both politicians and voters. According to the three polls, Netanyahu's Likud was expected to secure 30-31 seats and emerge as the dominant force. The far-right Religious Zionism, allied with Netanyahu's coalition, was anticipated to be the third-largest party in the Knesset with 14–15 members, trailing Prime Minister Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid by 24–27 seats. Religious Zionism, a far-right coalition led by former minister Bezalel Smotrich and including the anti-LGBT Noam faction and MK Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, has recently risen in the polls, largely at the expense of Likud, though Netanyahu's party has made gains at the expense of its partners in the final weeks leading up to previous elections. In all three votes, Religious Zionism was followed by National Unity, which won 10–11 seats. Defense Minister Benny Gantz's Blue and White, Justice Minister Gideon Sa'ar's New Hope, and political newcomer Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff like Gantz, make up the center-right slate. Gantz has promoted himself as a potential prime ministerial candidate, although his chances of putting together a coalition seem to be poor. Shas and United Torah Judaism, two ultra-Orthodox parties that support Netanyahu, regularly received 8 and 7 seats, respectively, in all three polls. The religious-right group led by Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu will come up just short of winning a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, according to all of the final television network surveys conducted prior to the election on November 1. It was projected that the right-wing secularist Yisrael Beytenu would gain 5–6 seats, followed by the center–left Labor, 5–6; the left–wing Meretz, 4-5; and Ra'am, 4. Also read | Biden votes early in Delaware for US midterm elections All three polls showed that Ayelet Shaked's Jewish Home and the Arab nationalist Balad fell short of the 3.25% electoral threshold, however Balad was placed at 2.7% in the Channel 13 poll. The upcoming election, the fifth since April 2019, was called following the June breakdown of the power-sharing administration led by then-prime minister Naftali Bennett and Lapid, which had barely managed to remove Netanyahu in June 2021 but had survived for a year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Israel elections: Final TV polls indicate that the Netanyahu bloc is one seat short of a majority

Israel is heading for polls again. It is the fifth election in four years. Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu poised to get more votes. However, as per opinion polls, no party is expected to win sweeping mandate. So, Who will end up as Israel's Kingmaker?

WION Fineprint| Israel Elections 2022: Who will end up as Israel's Kingmaker?

It is the fifth election in three and a half years. Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party is expected to win the most votes again. Polls predict he would be able to pull together a coalition of 60.

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Israel is heading to its fifth election since 2019 after the collapse of fragile coalition government. Many see this as opportunity for Netanyahu to return to power but Israel's longest-serving leader now faces a new obstacle, a coalition between Benny Gantz and Gideon Sa'ar.

Israel gears up for another election | Gantz, Sa'ar agree to merge parties for polls

Israel's new PM Yair Lapid is all set to convene a cabinet meeting today. Lapid addressed the nation for the first time since becoming the PM.

PM Yair Lapid denounces violent discourse in Israel: 'Want peace with Palestinians'

Israel has moved closer to its fifth election in less than four years. The lawmakers have given their final nod to dissolve the parliament, with a possible comeback by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

End of Israel's 24th parliament today, Knesset dissolution to trigger election

<p>Israeli lawmakers passed a bill to dissolve parliament as the country stares at its&nbsp;fifth election in less than four years.</p>

<p>The Knesset committee approved the bill and the plenum passed it with a 53-0 majority. Reports claim fresh elections will be held on October 25 or November 1. The bill needs to be approved by two further Knesset votes. According to the rules, the government bill needs to be passed by the committee vote and three votes in Parliament before the election is declared.</p>

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<p>Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to be the caretaker prime minister in accordance with the powersharing deal with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.</p>

<p>Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/videos/israeli-knesset-passes-first-reading-of-dispersal-bill-final-vote-set-for-wednesday-492540" hreflang="en">Israeli Knesset passes first reading of dispersal bill, final vote set for Wednesday</a></p>

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<p>However, reports claim former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been trying to form a new government without elections being called with the Likud party courting potential defectors.</p>

<p>Bennett's coalition government had lost the majority in April after party member Idit Silman had joined Netanyahu's party as &nbsp;Bennett and Lapid conceded that a coalition was unworkable.&nbsp;</p>

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Israeli lawmakers passed a bill to dissolve parliament as the country stares at its fifth election in less than four years. The Knesset committee approved the bill and the plenum passed it with a 53-0 majority.

Israeli lawmakers passed a bill to dissolve parliament as the country stares at its fifth election in less than four years. The Knesset committee approved the bill and the plenum passed it with a 53-0 majority. Reports claim fresh elections will be held on October 25 or November 1. The bill needs to be approved by two further Knesset votes. According to the rules, the government bill needs to be passed by the committee vote and three votes in Parliament before the election is declared. Also Read: Israel govt collapses, paving way for 5th election in 3 years; Lapid to be interim PM Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to be the caretaker prime minister in accordance with the powersharing deal with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Watch: Israeli Knesset passes first reading of dispersal bill, final vote set for Wednesday However, reports claim former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been trying to form a new government without elections being called with the Likud party courting potential defectors. Bennett's coalition government had lost the majority in April after party member Idit Silman had joined Netanyahu's party as Bennett and Lapid conceded that a coalition was unworkable. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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