Likud
A Likud party supporter holds a picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, April 7, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 8, 2019, 9:20 am
The final polls are in and Israel’s election is a nail-biter
The final polls before Israel’s national election on Tuesday show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party running either neck-and-neck or up to five seats behind upstart challenger Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party.
Bibi or Benny? Just days out from the Israeli election, front-runners Benny Gantz and Benjamin Netanyahu are neck and neck.
April 4, 2019, 12:00 am
Netanyahu vs Gantz: still neck and neck
BOTH of the top players still have everything to play for as Israel's voters prepare to go to the polls on Tuesday, to decide what is still a neck-and-neck race.
By Nathan Jeffay
Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: EPA/Jim Hollander
March 7, 2019, 12:00 am
Bibi to be indicted
Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for his political survival, in the throes of his biggest crisis since he came to power, after Israel’s top lawyer announced plans to indict him.
By Nathan Jeffay
Rabbi Meir Kahane. Photo: Gene Kappock/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images
February 28, 2019, 6:29 pm
Netanyahu’s deal with the devil
Kahanism, with all its despicable racism and hatred, has resurfaced from the gutters of Israeli politics into the mainstream of pre-election debate.
By Sam Lipski
Education Minister Naftali Bennett has withdrawn his demand to be Defence Minister.
November 22, 2018, 12:00 am
Netanyahu avoids early elections
The Gaza violence pushed Israel into the throes of a political crisis, forcing the Prime Minister to pull a rabbit out of a hat in order to avoid early elections.
By Nathan Jeffay
Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90
March 15, 2018, 12:00 am
Last minute deal saves Bibi’s coalition
The Israeli government has averted early elections, by cutting a deal to bring a coalition crisis to an end.
By Nathan Jeffay
Israel's Minister of Culture, Likud politician Miri Regev, was strongly in favour of the resolution. Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/POOL
January 5, 2018, 2:00 pm
Likud tightens grip on West Bank
The ruling party in Jerusalem has voted in favour of extending Israeli sovereignty to West Bank settlements. The Israeli left is livid about the resolution, which was passed by the central committee of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud.
By Nathan Jeffay
Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu. Photo: Avi Ohayon/GPO
August 10, 2017, 12:00 am
Bibi indictment: “When not if”
The legal woes of the Netanyahu family have suddenly turned serious, after police signed up the Prime Minister’s former right-hand man as a witness.
By Nathan Jeffay
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
January 13, 2017, 12:01 am
Probe into Bibi’s dealings deepens
The Prime Minister has reportedly been recorded trying to cut a deal that could have made his arch nemesis millions of shekels.
An Israeli jogger passes a pro-Trump placard in Tel Aviv. Photo: EPA/Jim Hollander
November 18, 2016, 12:00 am
A Messianic era for Israel
Donald Trump’s election as US president is proof that the Messianic age has arrived, Israel’s Interior Minister Aryeh Deri has claimed.
By Nathan Jeffay
Ze'ev Elkin in Sydney this week. Photo: Elena Marguleva
September 23, 2016, 9:34 am
Peace, Putin and protecting the environment
ISRAEL'S Minister of Environmental Protection Ze’ev Elkin visited Australia this week, meeting with state and federal MPs to try and establish deep cooperation between Israel and Australia in the field of environmental protection.
By Evan Zlatkis
Avigdor Lieberman with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
May 26, 2016, 11:18 am
Concern over Lieberman’s return to power
There were mixed reactions from the Australian Jewish community this week to the news that Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Lieberman was set to join the Israeli government as Defence Minister. The hawkish politician is poised to replace Moshe Ya’alon, who quit last week after clashing with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Major General Jim Molan (left) and Likud MK Amir Ohana. Photo: Noel Kessel
May 20, 2016, 12:00 am
Warm reception for Likud MK Ohana
PROGRESS towards a more inclusive society and the question of whether Israel has a genuine peace partner were key topics Likud MK Amir Ohana raised at a lunch in Sydney hosted by the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council on Monday (May 16).
By Shane Desiatnik
March 27, 2015, 12:00 am
Reaction to Bibi victory
By Evan Zlatkis
March 12, 2015, 12:00 am
Israel votes: The view from Australia
By Gareth Narunsky
Load More

Enjoy Unlimited Access To The Australian Jewish News Website And All Our Online Content For AUD$18/month Or Just AUD$120/year.

Subscribe Now
Already have an account? Click here to log in