Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapse

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition has submitted a bill to dissolve parliament, taking a preliminary step toward holding new elections later this year.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved one step closer to a possible early election after coalition leaders submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset, Israel's parliament, amid growing fractures inside his right-wing government.

Read the full transcript of Major Garrett's May 10, 2026 interview with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu here.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly underwent treatment for prostate cancer, he said as he publicized the results of his annual medical examination.

Still, there is a clear political logic behind the merger, said Aaron T. Walter in The Times of Israel. Lapid's support has crashed since his party won 24 seats in the last election, while Bennett – who is going to lead the new party – has gained in popularity. The trouble is, Yachad has a “core arithmetic problem”.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he hopes to draw U.S. financial support for Israel down to zero over the next decade in a CBS interview.

Netanyahu's coalition fast-tracks laws amid Knesset dissolution talks. Netanyahu out by end of 2026 at 50.5% YES.