Binyamin Netanyahu

Quote of the Week: Binyamin Netanyahu at the U.N.

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 25, 2009

The Israeli prime minister calls the U.N. out on hosting Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. more >>

Obama, Netanyahu Talks 'Productive'

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

A focal point of today's talks was Iran's nuclear ambitions. more >>

Obama to Emphasize Two-state Solution in Meeting with Netanyahu

By Terry Atlas - Nation & World - May 18, 2009

Obama wants Israel's prime minister to express support for a Palestinian state. more >>

Hamas Gains in Popularity With Palestinians After War With Israel

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 9, 2009

New polling shows that even in the more moderate West Bank, Hamas is winning new supporters. more >>

Netanyahu Makes Last-Ditch Efforts to Avoid Right-Wing Government in Israel

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 3, 2009

The man who will probably be Israel's prime minister is trying to cobble together a unity government. more >>

Clinton Upholds U.S. Boycott of Hamas on Mideast Trip

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - March 2, 2009

On her first swing through the region as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton faces questions on Gaza. more >>

In Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu Is Likely to Build a Right-Wing Government

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - February 24, 2009

The presumptive prime minister grows impatient after his overtures to centrists. more >>

Israel May Trade Jailed Palestinian Leader for Kidnapped Soldier

By Larry Derfner - Mideast Watch - February 17, 2009

Many Israeli politicians see firebrand Marwan Barghouti as preferable to the rising power of Hamas. more >>

The Obama Factor in Israel's Gaza War

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - January 14, 2009

Eyeing next week's inauguration, Israeli officials consider whether to declare victory and withdraw. more >>

Israel’s Likud Party Turns Ultra-Hawkish

Nation & World - December 10, 2008

Right-wing party leader Netanyahu finds himself outflanked by hardliners. more >>

In the Mideast, Obama Faces an Israeli-Palestinian Standoff That Threatens to Explode

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - November 20, 2008

A Bush legacy, Palestinian radicalism, and an Israeli right turn will burden any peacemaking effort. more >>

Why Israel May Take a Sharp Right Turn

By Larry Derfner - Nation & World - October 27, 2008

Centrist Tzipi Livni faces tough challenge from right-wing Binyamin Netanyahu. more >>