Talks between PM and his former defense minister, who walked away from previous government, held in 'good atmosphere'

Following consultations with newly elected parties, president left with little choice but to nominate incumbent for PM Wednesday; 21st Knesset to be sworn in on April 30

Police issue rare public statement denying that anti-corruption investigators are looking into decade-old stock deal with cousin

Amended numbers released by elections committee bring Netanyahu's party to parity with Blue and White; results to be presented to president Wednesday

Evidence, testimony said to suggest extremely profitable 2007 transaction was 'problematic'; PM lashes out at 'fake news'

Riyad al-Malki tells Russian news outlet Palestinians will reject any peace proposal that 'does not acknowledge the State of Palestine's independence'

In first, consultations are broadcast live in effort to promote transparency of government formation process

Democratic presidential candidate says despite many disagreements with PM, US-Israel ties must be able to overcome partisan and policy differences

Analysts say Pompeo's support for PM's preelection vow contradicts administration's declared goal of negotiating a deal; some expect Trump to shelve plan indefinitely

Israeli leaders join international community in showing solidarity with French people in wake of devastating fire at iconic cathedral