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Avigdor Lieberman

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is shown sitting with his hands folded and an Israeli flag behind him.

Israel faces new vote as Netanyahu fails to form government

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline.

Missile fire is seen in a yellow streak across the night sky over Daraa, Syria.

Israel launched a massive strike against Iranian targets in Syria

Palestinian teen Ahed Tamimi enters a military courtroom escorted by Israeli security personnel at Ofer Prison, near the West Bank city of Ramallah, Jan. 15, 2018.

Palestinian teen — made famous for slapping Israeli soldiers on video — has been ordered held until end of trial

Conflict
Israeli soldiers stand guard during the demolition of the family house of Palestinian assailant Omar Alabed

Israel wants to increase its practice of demolishing the homes of Palestinian involved in fatal attacks

Conflict
Avigdor Lieberman (L) and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after agreeing a new coalition deal last week, which gave Lieberman the Defense Ministry

Who is Israel’s controversial new defense minister?

Global Politics
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Israel's new defense minister, Avigdor Lieberman, left, next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they sign a coalition deal to broaden the government's parliamentary majority on May 25.

How did such an inflammatory politician end up in Israel’s 2nd most-powerful job?

Global Politics

The US editor for Israeli daily Ha’aretz says the hard-right defense minister isn’t all that different from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, but “his bark may turn out worse than his bite.”

Israeli officials promise public referendum on any peace agreement

Global Politics

Israeli and Palestinian officials haven’t even begun formal peace talks and already national leaders are trying to shirk responsibility. Israel’s prime minister has said even if an agreement in reached through negotiation, it would be subject to an unprecedented referendum by the Israeli people.

Israeli election creates regional concerns

Israel’s political uncertainty has many in the wider Middle East wondering what the future holds.

Israel Prime Minister Public Wants Public to Vote on any Peace Deal

Global Politics

Israel’s prime minister says if anything comes of peace talks, the public would get the chance to vote yes or no on it. But even though polls suggest Israeli’s support peace with the Palestinians, it’s unclear how they might vote in a referendum.

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Possible charges for Israeli foreign minister

Conflict & Justice

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Akiva Eldar, political columnist for the Israeli newspaper Ha’Aretz, about news that Israel’s controversial foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman may be a indicted on corruption charges.

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