In troubled country, choices for leadership do not inspire much confidence that things will get better

With Haredim out of coalition, some liberal organizations cautiously anticipate greater religious pluralism in Israel, while others believe little will change

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says standstill could impact non-proliferation treaties as non-nuclear states question their own commitments

Government kicks off as ministers eye legislation and announce appointments; Hamas said to warn planned Jerusalem march will lead to escalation

Party member is a longtime campaigner on disability issues, particularly matters relating to hearing-impaired; will enter parliament using 'Norwegian Law'

From becoming Israel's youngest-ever prime minister to becoming its longest-serving one, the ups and downs of the Likud leader ousted from power on Sunday

Cabinet to convene at Rivlin's residence for festive photo; outgoing PM will brief successor but skip traditional toast; Sa'ar concedes challenge in holding new coalition together

Labor MK Emilie Moatti votes while lying in stretcher before being taken back to hospital, where she is being treated for a condition that left her unable to stand

Marking 30 years of his nation's independence, Ambassador Lasha Zhvania says Georgians have never given up claims to key Jerusalem sites

Merkel, Johnson, Trudeau all promise to continue to expand ties under new government that ousted Netanyahu after 12 years in power

Contrasting scenes in Jerusalem, where religious Jews gather at Western Wall to offer prayers against new government; ex-PM thanks supporters, urges them to protest

Incoming prime minister says 'we are at the start of new days'; alternative PM: 'Friendship and trust' are foundation of coalition and only that will keep it in power

PA says Israel's policies may prove 'even worse' with Bennett at helm, while Hamas says any Israeli government 'must be resisted by all forms of resistance'

US leader says he looks 'forward to working' with premier 'to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations;' FM Lapid invited to Washington