The nascent right-religious gov't does not begin to represent Israel's diverse constituencies, and its members push policies antithetical to the values and needs of many Israelis

Shas head, twice convicted of financial improprieties, stakes claim for Treasury as Netanyahu is set to receive mandate to form government

Finance minister says action must be taken before government is sworn in after Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef backs bill, says it can be used to overturn rulings on Reform Judaism

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef backs demand by ultra-Orthodox, far-right members of likely next coalition, says bill can be used to overcome top court’s rulings on Reform Judaism

Lapid seeks united opposition despite bad blood with partners following failed bid to remain in power; Netanyahu set to receive mandate to form coalition on Sunday

Advocates for a High Court override say such a law is necessary to ensure the will of the majority is enforced; opponents argue the rights of minorities would be trampled

Likud party head also speaks to UAE president and Italy's new leader Meloni as he prepares to once again assume power

Yisrael Beytenu declines to endorse candidate; United Torah Judaism lawmakers vow to block changes to status quo on Temple Mount after president's hot mic warning about Ben Gvir

Tom Nides says he expects to work closely with incoming government, says it remains to be seen if he'd meet with far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir

Outgoing PM calls on allied parties to work together to 'defend Israeli democracy,' says lesson of cooperation can be learned from 'toxic' opposition under Netanyahu