There is deep mistrust about the plan, and little hope that a deal can be made
Israelis and Palestinians are bracing for an expected new peace plan announcement from Washington, which President Donald Trump has called the Deal of the Century. Yet there is deep mistrust on both sides and little hope that a deal can be made. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Benjamin Netanyahu has just become Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, surpassing the country’s founding leader David Ben Gurion. Despite ongoing corruption charges and his failure to form a government after April’s elections, Netanyahu insists he will continue and win the new elections called for September. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Despite corruption allegations that could eventually bring him down, Israeli leader remains confident
Benjamin Netanyahu raises concerns a war between US and Iran could spill over
Israeli leader raises concerns a war between the U.S. and Iran could spill over
About 8,000 Ethiopian Jews want to move to Israel and join their families already living there. But they accuse the Israeli government of delaying their immigration for racist reasons, accusations the government denies. Linda Gradstein has more from Jerusalem.
Israelis thank President Trump for moving the embassy and recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights
Flare-up comes as Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders are in Cairo trying to finalize fragile agreement that was hoped to lead to long-term cease-fire in Gaza
During the service for the last day of Passover holiday, 19-year-old John Earnest burst into Chabad synagogue and opened fire with assault rifle
One day after Israel’s elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is headed for a fifth term after his main election challenger, Benny Gantz of the Blue and White party, conceded defeat. While Netanyahu’s Likud party was tied with the centrist Blue and White, an alliance with a right-wing bloc is expected to give Netanyahu a majority to govern. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Israelis go to the polls on Tuesday in a close election between hardline Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and centrist former chief of staff Benny Gantz. Neither candidate is expected to win an outright majority and will have to form a governing coalition. The election is being seen as a referendum on Netanyahu. For VOA, Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.
Israeli PM appeals to his right flank days before election
Benjamin Netanyahu looks to give his Likud party a boost before Israeli polls
Israeli prime minister said that only Jews have a national home in Israel
After years of corruption investigations Israel’s Prime Minister is fighting for his political life
Tit for tat strikes reportedly kill Iranian Revolutionary Guardsmen in Syria
Seemingly untouched by decades of conflict, a Christian winery near Bethlehem has been making wine since 1885. Owned by Salesian monks, the profits go to charity including for Syrian refugees. Linda Gradstein reports from the West Bank town of Beit Jala.
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital city and moved the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv earlier this year, Israelis blessed him and Palestinians cursed him. Now, a U.S. decision to merge the old U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem with the new embassy in the holy city has Palestinians seething. For VOA, Linda Gradstein reports from Jerusalem.
The military said the tunnels are not currently being used by militants and that its work to find and neutralize them was taking place inside Israeli territory
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