Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli prime minister offers his appreciation, saying: “I wanted to tell you how much we appreciate the defense of Israel, and the truth that the president and you bring into these cloistered halls.”
With mounting legal problems and rumors of early elections, he found a warm welcome in America.
“The bad things are getting worse, and they’re very bad. The force behind so much of what is bad is this radical tyranny in Tehran. We must stop Iran,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told those attending the AIPAC conference.
“I’ve been here for nearly four decades seeking to build the American-Israel alliance. Under your leadership, it’s never been stronger,” he said.
Amid ongoing corruption probes, Likud is standing firmly behind the Israeli prime minister.
Some Israeli politicians are calling for Netanyahu to step aside or even step down. With political storm clouds gathering, talk of early elections has grown louder, and some politicians can be perceived as trying to elbow their way to the front of the race.
Despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s growing legal troubles, the coalition partners are reluctant to call for early elections • Netanyahu has the option of biding his time, exiting politics or seeking re-election • Every scenario has its risks.
Some Israeli lawmakers see early elections as the likely outcome of Netanyahu’s legal troubles.
Communications director to turn state’s witness against Netanyahu in latest corruption investigation
Israel’s Ministry of Communications Director-General Shlomo Filber, a longtime associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will testify against him in exchange for no prison time.
Can Israel and Russia work together to find a peaceful and common solution to the situation in Syria? Two experts weigh in for JNS.
A poll released by Israel’s Maariv newspaper on Friday indicated that the recent recommendations of Israel police to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of corruption would not have a serious effect on the Likud party or the coalition.
