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Netanyahu set to meet Putin in Moscow before elections

"It is critical that we continue to deny Iran establishing a base in Syria."

A-G: Netanyahu to return legal defense funds if Comptroller disapproves

In mid-January, State Comptroller Joseph Shapira referred the issue to Mandelblit for legal consideration.

Sara Netanyahu trial is no longer about her, but the Prime Minister

If the attorney-general was not about to announce an intent to indict the prime minister within approximately two weeks, the trial of his wife would be huge news.

Will Morocco be the next Muslim state to host Netanyahu?

During his historic visit to Chad on Sunday, Netanyahu said that there would be additional visits to Muslim countries, though he would not say when or where.

Netanyahu's lawyers seek to open criminal probe into leaks against PM

A letter said that "propaganda television channels are brain-washing [viewers] with a constant stream of false and non-contextual leaks from the criminal probes."

Netanyahu lawyers meet Mandelblit, say ensuring PM gets 'fair shake'

Mandelblit said he will inform Netanyahu's legal team soon about whether he will announce his initial decision regarding the prime minister's corruption cases before or after the elections.

Comptroller refers PM legal defense funds issue to A-G

Netanyahu received illegal funding from his cousin, Nathan Milikowsky, amounting to $300,000.

Netanyahu defends Shin Bet in 'Jewish terror' case: No room for attacks

"They does their work professionally and with dedication," he said in a statement.

Netanyahu’s dream: Mandelblit should only be as accommodating as Trump

There are two dramatic announcements Netanyahu would like to postpone until after the nation casts its ballots a week before Passover.

Netanyahu completes embrace of Bolsonaro

PM calls Brazil an ‘ally, says new president ‘different’ from his public image.

Honduras holding talks with Israel about opening embassy in Jerusalem

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez held a meeting in the Brazilian capital.

State attorney keeps open possibility of pre-election indictment of PM

Former state attorney Moshe Lador said earlier this month that any scenario besides an indictment against Netanyahu “is not realistic.”

Brazil’s move of embassy only a question of time, Netanyahu says

“I expect to receive Bolsonaro with the same spirit and friendship with which he received me."

Despite tensions, Netanyahu makes Vladimir Putin’s holiday greetings list

Every year since at least December 2015, Putin has sent out New Year’s greetings to heads of state and government. The list seems to give some indication of whom Putin deems important.

Netanyahu in Brazil: Israel is forming an alliance with a superpower

"This is the first time an Israeli Prime Minister visits Brazil."

Analysis: Netanyahu corruption cases to take center stage in election

Can the opposition repeat the Left's success of 1992 in making corruption a central issue?

Why Benjamin Netanyahu's week may have gone from bad to worse

Netanyahu’s tough week on multiple fronts ends with news: His likely pre-hearing indictment will come before the next election.

Decision on whether to indict Netanyahu on bribery charges coming fast

The Attorney-General says he will make a decision “quickly,” likely before the next election

Knesset approves Netanyahu as defense minister

When the Defense Ministry became available, Bennett said his Bayit Yehudi party would leave the coalition if he was not appointed to head it.

Netanyahu must petition High Court to use donations to fund bribery defense

The prime minister had wanted to accept donations from his cousin, businessman Natan Milikovsky, and businessman Spencer Partridge, with his legal costs estimated at several million shekels.

7% of Israelis like Netanyahu 'a lot' in defense portfolio, poll finds

The poll found that former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz could lead a new party to 16 seats, compared to 28 for Netanyahu's Likud.

Netanyahu halts bill that would have created database of porn viewers

If a bill had passed Knesset, pornographic content would be filtered out of Israeli internet, but private citizens could opt out by providing their government ID and date of birth.

How IDF tunnel Operation Northern Shield changes the election timetable

Three new timetables for the election were set in place by the news of the past week, and they all coincidentally overlap.

Netanyahu barred from using donations to fund bribery legal defense

The prime minister had wanted to accept donations from his cousin, businessman Natan Milikovsky, and businessman Spencer Partridge.