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Protests keep up against Israeli PM as new election looms
By Associated Press | Posted by Shivani Kumar
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 04:31 AM IST
The protesters have been gathering outside Netanyahu’s Jerusalem residence for months, slamming him for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and saying he cannot lead the country while under indictment for fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate corruption cases.
Israel set for snap election as budget deadline nears
By Reuters | Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Jerusalem
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 07:06 PM IST
Parliament voted late on Monday against an attempt by both men to delay a deadline of midnight on Tuesday for approval of the fiscal package.
Israel’s Netanyahu wins ruling party leadership vote
By Agence France-Presse | Jerusalem
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2019 09:31 AM IST
With all votes counted, Likud announced early Friday that Netanyahu had secured 72.5 percent, with Saar winning 27.5 percent.
PM Modi features in Netanyahu’s election campaign banners
By Press Trust of India | Tel Aviv
UPDATED ON JUL 28, 2019 11:15 PM IST
Netanyahu’s campaign has focused on bringing out his close chemistry with the world leaders and trying to project him as a leader of unmatched stature in Israeli politics which is crucial for the country’s security.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu seeks record fifth term as Israel goes to polls
By Press Trust of India | Jerusalem
UPDATED ON APR 09, 2019 02:11 PM IST
Over 10,000 polling stations opened around the country from Tuesday to allow more than 6.33 million eligible voters to cast their ballots.
Israel to hold early election, in April 2019: Netanyahu spokesperson
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2018 02:47 PM IST
Under Israeli law, a national election had to be held by November 2019.