The move was widely welcomed but triggered criticism for boosting Netanyahu ahead of the vote
Three weeks before the Israeli election, the president backed a key political priority for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel is known for its off-the-wall and often perplexing political campaign ads. But this one may take the prize.
The Israeli leader was using Trump-style messaging and tactics long before there was a President Trump.
It was the first time the city was targeted by rocket fire since 2014, the Israeli military said.
The decision sparked criticism from human rights groups. Israel’s Supreme Court will hear an appeal next week.
Israeli monitoring groups blame emboldened settlers, lax law enforcement and anger over Arab attacks.
The Israeli prime minister rallied supporters, acknowledging elections will be a “tough battle.”
The prime minister’s rivals say he cannot manage the country and a criminal defense at the same time.
It is just the latest twist in a long-running saga between the well-known Palestinian activist family and Israeli authorities.