The Irish Times

Turkey reiterates support for Palestinians ahead of Israel talks

Visit raises speculation that Israel and Turkey may be ready to return ambassadors after years of strained ties

Tue May 24 2022 - 17:49

Israeli government at risk of collapse after MP quits

Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi accuses coalition of fuelling tensions amid dramatic departure

Fri May 20 2022 - 18:12

Al Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank

Israel and Palestinians blame each other for incident in which another journalist wounded

Wed May 11 2022 - 09:10

Russia accuses Israel of supporting Ukraine’s ‘neo-Nazi regime’

Jerusalem summons ambassador and demands apology over Lavrov’s remarks

Tue May 03 2022 - 17:33

Ukraine war: Russia ‘resumed shelling’ of steel plant as soon as first group was evacuated

First civilians to be evacuated from giant steel plant in Mariupol arrive in Zaporizhzhia

Mon May 02 2022 - 19:22

US and Middle East allies show united front amid Iran anxiety

Ministers gather after concern expressed over possible new nuclear deal with Iran

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 19:04

Islamic State claims responsibility for killing two police officers in Israel

Attack occurred five days after an Arab from southern Israel killed at least four Israelis

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 06:33

US to urge Israel, Morocco and Algeria to join sanctions against Russia

Blinken’s visit will also take in West Bank and will discuss regional issues and oil

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 15:50

Israel hoping war in Ukraine will see wave of Ukrainian Jews emigrating to Israel

Israel has close ties with the US yet also has an understanding with Russia that allows Israeli military aircraft to operate over Syria

Mon Feb 28 2022 - 19:30

Middle Eastern leaders wary of taking sides over Ukraine

Many Arab countries have fostered ties with Moscow

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 19:34

Israel is an apartheid state, Amnesty report says

Rights group says decades-long campaign against Palestinians is crime against humanity

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 09:34

Israel needs peace talks to counter apartheid claim, says foreign minister

Yair Lapid says Israel faces designation but coalition make-up rules out talks with Palestinians

Tue Jan 04 2022 - 16:42

Boost for Bennett’s government as Israeli parliament passes budget

Leaders of the broad-based coalition have put contentious issues aside until crucial budget was passed

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 17:45

Algeria breaks off diplomatic ties with neighbouring Morocco

‘Incessant hostile acts’ cited as reason for closing borders, says Algerian president

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 06:38

Israel blames Iran over tanker incident that left two dead

Briton and Romanian killed when vessel apparently came under attack off Oman

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 22:29

Israel threatens action against Ben & Jerry’s over move to halt sales in settlements

Palestinian leaders welcome decision by ice-cream maker not to trade in such areas

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:48

British stance on food and animal standards may be hardening – Coveney

‘Not helpful’ that British taking ‘more robust stand’ on Northern Ireland protocol issues

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 20:47

Israel’s new government fails to renew disputed citizenship law

Vote highlights challenge PM Naftali Bennett faces in managing ideologically diverse coalition

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 16:17

Israel’s foreign minister opens embassy in UAE in ‘historic moment’

Yair Lapid makes first official visit by an Israeli minister to the Gulf state

Tue Jun 29 2021 - 18:42

Israel-Poland relations in crisis over law on Holocaust property issues

Polish Bill aims to provide greater certainty for property owners against historical claims

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 17:59

Israel’s post-Netanyahu era begins amid rancour and mistrust

Former premier predicts short life span for new coalition of disparate elements

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 19:02

Naftali Bennett: Hardline new Israeli PM tied by unwieldy coalition with slim majority

Yamina chief is opposed to Palestinian independence and strongly backs Jewish settlements

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 21:37

Netanyahu’s long reign as Israeli prime minister ends

New power-sharing coalition sworn in after tense vote, includes Arab party for first time

Sun Jun 13 2021 - 09:35

Strangest Israeli coalition government ever set to take office

Eight-party group from across the political spectrum united only by their opposition to Netanyahu

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 15:15

Israel’s putative ‘government of change’ hangs in balance

Efforts to oust Netanyahu may falter as cracks appear while agreements signed

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 19:15

Netanyahu urges right to block ‘dangerous’ coalition deal

Israel prime minister attempts to divide opponents as he faces end of 12-year tenure

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 15:07

Naftali Bennett: Right-wing champion of settlers poised to be Israel’s PM

Leader of a party with just seven seats played key role in toppling former boss Netanyahu

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 10:03

Israel’s opposition agree coalition deal to oust Netanyahu

Announcement came moments before midnight deadline but hurdles remain to new government

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 23:27

The Irish Times view on Israeli politics: for him or against him

After four inconclusive elections and two years of political stalemate, it appears a parliamentary majority may emerge to remove Binyamin Netanyahu from power

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 19:02

Netanyahu’s disparate rivals try to nail down pact to unseat him

Deal that would see far-right Naftali Bennett installed as PM must be agreed by Wednesday

Mon May 31 2021 - 18:27

Israeli opposition figures reach deal aimed at ousting Netanyahu

Far-right leader Naftali Bennett says he has agreed deal to forge coalition government

Sun May 30 2021 - 18:49

Israel president warns of civil war as Jewish-Arab clashes spread

Decades of pent-up grievances and nationalism turn into communal clashes in Israel

Thu May 13 2021 - 10:31

Israel’s president asks Netanyahu opponent to form government

Two years of political deadlock have seen four elections but no working coalition

Wed May 05 2021 - 19:31

Netanyahu given 28 days to form new Israeli government

Prime minister faces uphill task in putting together coalition after inconclusive election

Tue Apr 06 2021 - 16:58