Benjamin Netanyahu
Details on the forthcoming new Israeli government, to be formally signed next week after Yom Ha’aztmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Its first order of business will be to pass legislation to set the Netanyahu-Gantz rotation in motion.
Under the terms of the deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can present the U.S. plan for application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley to the Knesset for approval as early as July.
“We prevented a fourth election,” Benny Gantz said in a tweet. “We will protect our democracy and fight against the coronavirus.”
Talks reportedly break down over the Judges Selection Committee; Blue and White leader Benny Gantz expected to launch legislation that would prevent Netanyahu from serving as prime minister.
Citing a “breakthrough” in negotiations, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz says he sees no reason a deal can’t be signed within days • E.U. officials said to warn Gantz against annexing territory in Judea and Samaria.
After Israeli President Reuven Rivlin extends his mandate to form a government based on a joint request from Blue and White and Likud, Benny Gantz has until midnight on Wednesday to sign an agreement.
With his mandate set to expire, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz asks Israeli President Reuven Rivlin for an extension, citing delays in unity talks due to the coronavirus pandemic and Passover holiday.
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz seems prepared to accept annexation of some settlement blocs west of the security barrier as a part of a unity deal with Likud, bringing the two parties closer to an agreement.
Implementation of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria under the Trump peace plan, the distribution of senior government posts and the appointment of a new Knesset Speaker are reportedly three of the major sticking points threatening to send Israel back to the polls.
“If the numbers continue looking like this, they could reconsider the lockdown after Passover,” says former Health Ministry director • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasts “unabashed lawlessness” of lockdown violators, orders stepped-up enforcement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not in close contact with the aide and did not meet with her, official says, but will remain in isolation with his personal staff “until the epidemiological investigation is completed.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Resilience Party leader Benny Gantz announce following overnight talks that they expect to finalize a unity deal on Sunday.
