Old-new PM takes calls from Trump, Pence, Orban and Kurz; Modi tweets in Hebrew; Merkel, May and Macron likely awaiting final results

The ultra-Orthodox won big by invoking rabbinic leaders; the secular right-wing that played with racial prejudices did relatively well, while those that didn't fared poorly

With Netanyahu set to retake power, the only questions are if New Right can finagle a way in, how he'll fight to stay out of legal trouble, and what went wrong for everyone else

Haredi parties look to join forces to help win demands; Likud official suggests merger with Kulanu but not Yisrael Beytenu, rules out justice portfolio for Smotrich

A secular, US-educated millionaire with a propensity for cognac and cigars, Netanyahu paints himself the champion of Israel's downtrodden Jewish peripheries

The choice between Netanyahu or Gantz, socio-economic issues and the security situation were the top three considerations, but voters are often swayed by how religious they are

Trump celebrates the victory saying it provides 'a better chance' for peace, but many Democrats believe it sabotages chances for a two-state solution with Palestinians

In a bid to stop leaks, Kushner and Greenblatt are reportedly keeping details close to their chests, and that includes the president, who has been briefed but has not read document

PM thanks US president for his support of Israel, including recognition of Golan and strong stance against Iran

A day after he won a fifth term, speculation abounds over which ministers, from which parties, the PM will appoint to which jobs -- because those choices will point to his strategy

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