Netanyahu news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel:
Recent Developments:
- On June 13, 2021, Netanyahu's government was dissolved after a vote in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, failed to pass a budget. This led to the country's fifth election in three years. (Source: BBC News)
- In May 2021, Netanyahu's Likud party won the most seats in the Knesset election, but fell short of a majority. He has been trying to form a coalition government ever since. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- In April 2021, Netanyahu was indicted on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases. He has denied any wrongdoing and has appealed the indictment. (Source: The New York Times)
International Relations:
- On June 15, 2021, Netanyahu met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem, where they discussed issues such as Iran's nuclear program and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Source: Haaretz)
- In May 2021, Netanyahu met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where they discussed issues such as Syria and Iran. (Source: TASS)
- In April 2021, Netanyahu met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo, where they discussed issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and regional security. (Source: Al-Ahram)
Domestic Issues:
- On June 14, 2021, Netanyahu's government approved a plan to build over 3,000 new homes in West Bank settlements. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)
- In May 2021, Netanyahu's government approved a budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which included increased funding for education and healthcare. (Source: Globes)
- In April 2021, Netanyahu's government approved a law aimed at reducing the cost of living in Israel, including measures such as reducing the price of electricity and increasing the minimum wage. (Source: Ynet News)
Personal Life:
- On June 12, 2021, Netanyahu's wife, Sara Netanyahu, was questioned by police as part of an investigation into allegations of misuse of public funds. (Source: The Times of Israel)
- In May 2021, Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer during a protest in Tel Aviv. (Source: Haaretz)
- In April 2021, Netanyahu's daughter, Tzofit Netanyahu, announced that she would be running for a seat in the Knesset on behalf of the Likud party. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)