As Israel's war in Gaza extends beyond six weeks, public opinion is turning against Netanyahu. Despite widespread support for the military campaign against Hamas, polls indicate a decline in favour of the Prime Minister and his coalition.
In the wake of the Libya fiasco, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday instructed government ministers to get his personal approval in advance of and for the release for publication of any secret diplomatic meetings.
The Knesset Ethics Committee is looking into opposition leader Yair Lapid’s trip this week to Italy, which was reportedly paid for by his Yesh Atid Party.
The opposition leader arrived at the Jerusalem District Court to take the stand as part of Case 1000 -- one of three cases brought against Netanyahu in the trial.
Yoav Gallant called for a halt to the judicial reforms in a speech on Saturday, when Netanyahu was out of the country on an official visit to the United Kingdom.
According to CNN, Netanyahu, on taking the position will return as Israel's longest-serving leader after he will be given the mandate formally on Sunday by President Herzog.
A right-wing - religious parties coalition led by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the winner in the Israeli elections held on November 1- the fifth such election in four years - controlling 64 seats in the 120- member Knesset (the Israeli Parliament).
Netanyahu and his allies have won enough seats to form a majority government in Israel's parliament. The result will not just secure Netanyahu's comeback but underscore the country's rightward shift