Israeli government

Bibi, Lieberman cut deal on controversial land

A reported deal between Benjamin Netanyahu and Avigdor Lieberman would allow construction on a controversial piece of land near Jerusalem.

By Marcy Oster March 25, 2009 4:38 pm

Labor joining Bibi: Kosher stamp or fig leaf?

Did Labor’s decision to join Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud-led coalition grant Israel’s incoming government a kosher seal of approval or a fig leaf to disguise a right-wing agenda?

March 25, 2009 12:03 am

Labor votes to join government coalition

The Labor Party voted to join the Likud-led coalition government, virtually guaranteeing that Benjamin Netanyahu will be Israel’s next prime minister.

March 24, 2009 10:02 pm