Analysis Israel euphoric over Trump's cabinet: Will he pick annexation or Saudi deal? "Everything is ready," a senior source in Israel's settlement enterprise told Al-Monitor. "We just have to get Trump's approval and carry it out." By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel's Smotrich calls for annexation of occupied West Bank: What we know Israeli far-right minister and long-time supporter of Israeli settlements Bezalel Smotrich said on Monday that he had ordered preparations for an Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank. Israel
Israeli settlers, ultra-Orthodox celebrate Donald Trump’s victory Believing that newly elected Donald Trump will support their political agenda, leaders of the Israeli settler movement prayed and thanked god for the former president's election victory. Israel
Israeli critically injured in West Bank truck attack An Israeli citizen was hit by a gas tanker driven by a Palestinian man from the occupied West Bank village of Rafat on Wednesday morning. Israel
US concerned over Netanyahu de facto annexing West Bank For Washington, the concessions Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is now offering his far-right partners could quickly reignite tensions in the West Bank. Israel
Netanyahu’s far right coalition putting Israel on collision course with Washington To close the deal on a new government, opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu will need to accept demands from the far-right, which the Biden administration is likely to oppose. Israel
Netanyahu offers national security post to ultranationalist Ben-Gvir Under the newly created position, Jewish Power leader Itamar Ben-Gvir will manage both the Public Security Ministry and the Border Police forces operating in the West Bank. Israel
Netanyahu deal on West Bank settlements dims hope for peace process Palestinian Authority calls on the international community to halt implementation. Palestine
Israel’s most religious, furthest right Knesset sworn in The 25th Knesset includes more far-right legislators, more ultra-Orthodox, fewer women, fewer Arabs and no Druze representatives at all. Israel
US apprehensive Netanyahu will nominate far-right defense minister More and more American and Arab officials are sending designated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu messages, warning him against offering far-right Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich the defense portfolio. Israel
Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition could upend Israeli democracy Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a dangerous deal with far-right and religious radical partners who are sure to undercut Israeli's democratic institutions. Israel
Will Israel's Netanyahu upend Lebanon gas deal, Iran policy? Now that the election is over, victor Benjamin Netanyahu will find it hard to keep some of his promises. Israel
Settler violence ramps up as Israeli elections near Alongside growing tensions in the West Bank and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces, the number of violent clashes between settlers and Palestinians keeps growing rapidly. Israel
Settlers blame Israeli defense minister for growing West Bank insecurity Defense Minister Benny Gantz is caught between his efforts to establish good relations with the Palestinian leadership, and the wrath of the settlers following insecurity escalation. Israel
Israeli demolitions force Palestinians to live in caves The demolitions carried out by Israel since 2005 in the small village of Khirbet Tana, near Nablus, have forced hundreds of Palestinians to live in caves, lacking basic necessities. Palestine
Israeli settlement intended for ultra-Orthodox draws new residents After years of failure to attract ultra-Orthodox residents, the West Bank settlement of Emmanuel is starting to interest middle-class families. Israel
