Daily Summary
US military claims Iran was behind attack on Israeli tanker near Oman
November 16, 2022 — The U.S. military claims a drone attack on an Israeli-owned tanker off the coast of Oman was carried out by Iran.
US Army Central Command leader visits Israel to build ties
November 15, 2022 — U.S. Army Central Command head General Michael Kurilla traveled to Israel on Tuesday to visit Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi to build ties between the military forces of the two nations.
Netanyahu speaks with Bahrain’s crown prince, extends invitation to visit Israel
November 14, 2022 — Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa by phone on Sunday, according to his office.
Iran’s hypersonic missile claim increases tensions regarding nuclear efforts
November 11, 2022 — An Iranian military leader claimed that his nation has developed a hypersonic missile able to penetrate all known defense systems, increasing tensions over its nuclear efforts.
Netanyahu to receive mandate to form government on Sunday
November 10, 2022 — The Religious Zionism and United Torah Judaism parties recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be given the mandate to form Israel’s next government, the groups announced on Thursday.
Defense Minister Gantz warns Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear program
November 9, 2022 — Outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that Israel has the capability to strike Iran’s nuclear operations, but must carefully weigh any decision.
Benjamin Netanyahu receives call from Joe Biden to congratulate his recent victory
November 8, 2022 — Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu received a call from U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday to congratulate him in his victory in the recent Israeli national elections.
13 billion cubic meters of natural gas found off of Israel’s shore
November 7, 2022 — Energean has announced a new natural gas discovery of 13 billion cubic meters off the shore of Israel during exploratory drilling.
Netanyahu officially wins with 64-bloc coalition as final election results are announced
November 4, 2022 — Benjamin Netanyahu has officially won the election to become the next prime minister of Israel as his coalition won with 64 seats, according to the final official election results late Thursday.
Netanyahu seeks to form government quickly following decisive election victory
November 3, 2022 — With more than 95% of the votes counted, Benjamin Netanyahu is all but certain to secure victory as Israel’s prime minister in a hard-fought comeback win.
Benjamin Netanyahu wins in return to leadership as Israel’s prime minister
November 2, 2022 — Tuesday’s national elections in Israel have counted nearly 100% of votes, with the former prime minister winning in a comeback bid as leader of the nation.
Massive voter turnout as Israelis choose next potential prime minister
November 1, 2022 — Israel is experiencing strong voter turnout based on early numbers as the nation seeks to elect its next prime minister.