Israel approves new government

Israel approves new government

(VOVWORLD) - Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, on Sunday approved a new government by just a single vote, 60 to 59, with one abstention
Israel’s Tu Bishvat – New Year for the trees

Israel’s Tu Bishvat – New Year for the trees

(VOVWORLD) - January 25 this year marks the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat – New Year for the trees – when early bloomers wake up from winter and nature lovers celebrate the season by planting tiny shoots at sites all...
Israeli PM tasked with forming new government

Israeli PM tasked with forming new government

(VOVWORLD) - Israeli President Reuven Rivlin officially tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday with assembling a coalition to govern following the parliamentary election for the 21st Knesset
Israel pursues peace process with Palestine

Israel pursues peace process with Palestine

(VOVworld) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at his weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday that a broader coalition government will allow Israel to pursue a peace process with Palestine with...
Israel's new government sworn in

Israel's new government sworn in

(VOVworld) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new Cabinet was sworn in late Thursday with the Knesset’s approval by a vote of 61-39
Israel reaches deal to form coalition government

Israel reaches deal to form coalition government

(VOVworld) – On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed an agreement with far-right Jewish Home party leader Naftali Bennett to form a coalition government, 90 minutes before a midnight...
 Israel has new President

Israel has new President

(VOVworld) - Reuven Rivlin, a member of the rulling Likud party, became Israel’s 10th President on Tuesday