Netanyahu scrambles for partners after indecisive Israeli election
The prime minister can only return to the post if he cobbles together enough parliamentary support from small, special-interest parties.
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Netanyahu bets vaccine success on re-election
Voters in Israel are heading to the polls in an election that’s become a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a leader facing serious corruption charges – but who also delivered a vaccination program that has immunized most of the adult population in record time. Elizabeth Palmer spoke to potential voters in the lead-up to election day.
Israel holding fourth election in two years
Israelis are heading to the polls for the fourth time in two years Tuesday. The latest election comes after the Knesset, Israel's parliament, failed to pass a budget at the end of 2020. Many people see this election as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a host of corruption allegations. Dan Raviv, a Newsday columnist and a former CBS News correspondent, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the importance of the election.
WorldView: U.K. hospitals still strained
Despite a successful vaccine rollout so far, ICUs in Britain are still bearing the brunt of the pandemic. Meanwhile, Hong Kong has charged over 40 pro-democracy activists for violating the national security law. Nigerian police are searching for hundreds of kidnapped schoolgirls. And Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu blames Iran for an explosion on a ship in the Gulf of Oman. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with today's headlines.
Israel's Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption ahead of election
Longest serving prime minister in Israel's history entered his plea as the trial resumed, and then left without explanation 20 minutes later.
Israel okays new settlement homes just days before Biden sworn in
One human rights group says the Netanyahu government's approval of East Jerusalem construction puts it on a "collision course" with the Biden White House.
Israel bans groups that call it an "apartheid state" from schools
A leading Israeli human rights groups, which calls the state's control of Palestinian territories an "apartheid" system, will no longer be allowed to lecture in schools.
Middle East prepares for new U.S. foreign policy
The incoming Biden administration is expected to shift the U.S. approach with its allies and foes in the Middle East. Ambassador Danny Danon, a former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Israel to hold another election in March
Israelis will head to the polls for the fourth time in two years in March after the country's parliament was unable to pass an annual budget by Wednesday night's deadline. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv joins CBSN for a closer look at what this means for Israel's future.
Iran weighs next move in nuclear program
The world is waiting to see how Iran will respond to the assassination of its top nuclear scientist, and the potential shift in the U.S. approach to the region under the Biden administration. Contributing correspondent and author of "Axios from Tel Aviv" Barak Ravid joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Iran blames Israel for scientist’s killing
On Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the assassination of a top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. In 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu singled out Fakhrizadeh in a news conference, accusing him of developing nuclear weapons. Holly Williams has more.
Reports: Israeli PM met with Saudi prince
Israeli news outlets reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. If the reports are accurate, it would mark the first-known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss.
Secret meeting of Netanyahu, Saudi crown prince
Top leaders from Israel and Saudi Arabia reportedly held their first-ever meeting in secret over the weekend. Israeli media first reported the meeting but Saudi Arabia denied it happened. All of this comes as the Trump administration urges more countries across the region to form ties with Israel to help ramp up pressure against Iran. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Gwen Baumgardner presents WorldView from London
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in and around Indonesia's capital, and New Year's Day protests in Hong Kong descended into violence. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up international news from London.
Syria ceasefire and more world headlines
Russia and Turkey have agreed on a ceasefire between their forces in Syria's Idlib province. Even on his third attempt, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is still short of a majority, which could mean an unprecedented fourth election in a row. And a U.K. court ruled that Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, had two of his daughters abducted, imprisoned and tortured. Gwen Baumgardner rounds up the world headlines from London.
Coronavirus-free pope, and more world headlines
Italian media is reporting that Pope Francis has tested negative for the novel coronavirus; North Korea lifts a quarantine imposed on foreigners; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims election victory despite being two seats short of a Knesset majority; and the Indonesian volcano Mt. Merapi erupts in dramatic fashion. Rylee Carlson rounds up world headlines from London.
WorldView: Netanyahu primary and more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handily defeated a primary challenger to remain leader of the ruling right-wing Likud party. Several skiers were buried by an avalanche in the Swiss Alps. And a rapidly-moving dust cloud engulfed the Argentinian city of Mendoza. Cindy Pom rounds up the headlines from London.
Israel votes for third time in a year
Israelis are going to the polls for an unprecedented third time in less than a year. Today's ballot hopes to break the logjam that has seen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz in virtual ties twice in a row. Responding to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, special polling stations have been set up for those 5,500 quarantined. CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane reports from Tel Aviv.
WorldView: Netanyahu drops immunity bid, and more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn a request for immunity, after it became obvious legislators would reject it. Albert, the former king of Belgium, has admitted to fathering a child in an affair in the 1960s, who might be eligible for inheritance. And the U.S. and U.K. are fighting over an extradition. Ian Lee rounds up the world headlines from London.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran could "hit the jackpot" if negotiators don't draw a firm line against its nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns that Iran could "hit the jackpot" if negotiators don't draw a firm line against its nuclear program.
After a brief respite, international negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program have resumed - but to what end?
Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program and whether the give-and-take will result in a deal.
The latest on domestic politics and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program
The latest on domestic politics and the negotiations over Iran's nuclear program with Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, and a panel of experts.
Israel and UAE reach peace agreement
President Trump announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached a peace agreement to normalize diplomatic relations. Newsday columnist Dan Raviv, a longtime Middle East correspondent, joins CBSN to talk about what the deal means for the region.
Protesters in Israel rally against Netanyahu
Israeli protesters and police clashed over the weekend in Jerusalem. Protesters continue to call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down while he awaits trial on corruption charges. Protesters are also unhappy with his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN with details.
Protesters raging against PM Netanyahu block Israel's parliament
Latest night of angry demos against the embattled Israeli leader sees more than 30 arrests as woman stages topless protest on a national symbol.
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