Israeli Elections
The request, which was submitted just hours before a midnight deadline on Wednesday, will likely postpone the prime minister’s trial until after Israel’s March 2 election.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s smash win in the primaries is giving the party a shot in the arm ahead of the battle leading up to March 2.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the media after his crushing victory over Likud rival Gideon Sa’ar.
“This is a huge victory! Thank you, Likud members, for your trust, support and love,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after the results were announced.
After failing to form governments in successive elections and with criminal indictments looming, many in the Likud are questioning whether Israel’s embattled premier still has the political capital necessary to deliver a new Likud-led government.
Israel’s High Court of Justice announces that it will debate the question of whether or not an indicted Knesset member can form a government, giving Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit 48 hours to submit his legal opinion on the issue.
Jewish Home officials call on party leader Rafi Peretz to cancel the agreement, claiming he acted without consulting them • Peretz: “These elections will decide the fate of the right-wing government and Religious Zionism. The call of the hour is unity.”
The ice-cream company’s Israel branch has called for suggestions on what ingredients to put in the new flavor, which it is calling “Third Time Ice Cream.”
“We don’t want to see another prime minister behind prison walls,” says Blue and White leader Benny Gantz • Immunity is off the table, says Yisrael Beiteinu’s Avigdor Lieberman, but Netanyahu could be allowed to “retire in dignity.”
By law, the transitional government is unable to pass simple budgetary measures or take any major diplomatic initiatives, leaving the country in a state of administrative limbo.
As its last act before disbanding at midnight on Dec. 11, Israel’s Knesset votes 94-0 to hold new elections and grants extra funds to the competing parties.
The Israeli premier is reportedly considering adding Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie to his team ahead of Israel’s expected third round of elections in March.
