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Israel extends Obama effusive welcome on historic trip

March 20, 2013 09:01
Israel Wednesday gave an effusive welcome to Barack Obama, praising him for his "unshakeable" support and defence of the Jewish state at a ceremony as he arrived for his first visit as US president. Walking down the aircraft steps, Obama greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres with an embrace before taking to the red carpet where he shook hands with scores of officials and politicians.

Inner strife over Palestinians to weaken Israel govt

March 19, 2013 11:17
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government, which was elected on a socio-economic ticket, is likely to be weakened by sharply opposing views on how to tackle ties with the Palestinians. The new coalition, which was sworn in on Monday evening, is made up of four factions -- Netanyahu's hawkish Likud-Beitenu, the centrist Yesh Atid, the far-right Jewish Home and centre-right HaTnuah party.

Pro-settler government takes power in Israel

March 19, 2013 00:30
A new Israeli governing coalition with a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners formally took office late on Monday after confirmation by parliament days before a landmark US presidential visit. "During all three periods in which I had the privilege to govern the state of Israel, I don't remember a more challenging period," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the first meeting of his new cabinet as he began his third term of office. He spoke of "dangers on one side, opportunities on the other and, of course the expectations of Israeli citizens."

Israel MPs confirm new pro-settler govt

March 18, 2013 18:15
The Israeli parliament gave its seal of approval on Monday to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new governing coalition, which includes a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners. A motion of confidence in the new administration, broadcast live on public television, gave it 68 votes in favour and 48 against. Netanyahu and his 21 ministers then took their oaths of office before the house and were to hold their first cabinet meeting immediately afterwards.

Backers of Israeli settlers stake claim in cabinet

March 18, 2013 18:00
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new governing coalition took office after a parliamentary vote on Monday with powerful roles reserved for supporters of settlers in occupied territory. While the new line-up includes more moderates than in the outgoing government, the predominance of legislators who are either settlers or among their staunchest supporters could hamper any efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

Israel's new coalition government

March 18, 2013 17:15
Israel's 33rd government was sworn in before parliament on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu put together a coalition with a majority of 68 in the 120-seat Knesset. Here is the list of the 21 ministers who will serve under Netanyahu in the new government: - Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud) - (also temporarily in charge of foreign affairs) - Defence: Moshe Yaalon (Likud) - Foreign Affairs: Benjamin Netanyahu (Likud) - Finance: Yair Lapid (Yesh Atid) - Interior: Gideon Saar (Likud) - Education: Shai Piron (Yesh Atid)

Backers of Israeli settlers stake claim in cabinet

March 18, 2013 16:30
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new governing coalition took office after a parliamentary vote on Monday with powerful roles reserved for supporters of settlers in occupied territory. While the new line-up includes more moderates than in the outgoing government, the predominance of legislators who are either settlers or among their staunchest supporters could hamper any efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

Israel MPs gather to swear in new coalition govt

March 18, 2013 11:46
Israel's parliament held a session on Monday to formally swear in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new pro-settler coalition government, just two days before a visit by US President Barack Obama. The session at the Knesset, or parliament, opened at 1300 GMT with a series of formal speeches and was to culminate in the mid-evening when Israel's 33rd government will be sworn in. After more than 40 days of tortuous negotiations, Netanyahu on Saturday announced he had put together a coalition with a majority of 68 within the 120-seat Knesset.

Israel's new coalition government to be sworn in

March 18, 2013 09:01
Israel's new coalition government, which includes a strong showing of pro-settlement hardliners, was to be sworn in on Monday, just two days before a visit by US President Barack Obama. Following more than 40 days of tortuous negotiations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced he had managed to piece together a new government with a majority of 68 within the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament.

Backers of Israeli settlers stake claim in Netanyahu cabinet

March 18, 2013 09:00
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new governing coalition prepared to take office after a parliamentary vote on Monday with powerful roles reserved for supporters of settlers in occupied territory. While the new line-up includes more moderates than in the outgoing government, the predominance of legislators who are either settlers or among their staunchest supporters could hamper any efforts to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
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