Benjamin Netanyahu - Page 64

April 12, 2020

Israeli president rejects bid to form new government, setting up possible 4th election

Israel's president on Sunday turned down a request from Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz for a two-week extension to form a new coalition government.

April 1, 2020

Netanyahu to Israel: During coronavirus, everyone outside should cover their faces

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ordering all citizens to wear masks while out in public space amid the coronavirus pandemic.

March 30, 2020

Netanyahu goes into quarantine after aide tests positive for coronavirus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going into quarantine after an aide tested positive for the coronavirus, Fox News confirmed.

March 26, 2020

Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's chief rival, chosen as Israeli parliament speaker

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have to share power with his chief rival Benny Gantz, who was chosen on Thursday as the new speaker of parliament.

March 19, 2020

Israel's Netanyahu announces enforced coronavirus lockdown, state of emergency

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency Thursday-- with a mandatory seven-day lockdown that could result in fines if broken-- in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. 

March 18, 2020

Netanyahu: Israel may order lockdown over coronavirus if citizens don't follow guidelines

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he would issue lockdown orders unless Israeli residents started complying with guidelines urging them to stay home amid spreading of coronavirus cases. 

March 15, 2020

Israeli PM Netanyahu, team tested for coronavirus despite no symptoms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been tested for the coronavirus as part of precautionary measures as the outbreak continues to infect thousands across the globe.

March 15, 2020

Netanyahu's corruption trial postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

A Jerusalem district court announced on Sunday that it was postponing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial for two months because of restrictions arising from the outbreak of the coronavirus.

March 11, 2020

Israel limits gatherings to 100 people because of coronavirus

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced that gatherings of 100 or more people in Israel will be banned in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

March 11, 2020

Netanyahu’s request to delay trial rejected as Israeli president urges unity

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to delay the start of his corruption trial was rejected Tuesday.