Retired army leader in interview does not rule out entering political arena, says he wants 'to make a difference again'

Netanyahu warns Tehran: Anyone threatening Israel with destruction faces a similar threat, after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei calls Israel 'virus that must be eliminated'

Parlay between PM and his alternate comes after Likud minister says attorney general 'allegedly a criminal,' drawing sharp rebuke from Blue and White's justice minister

At handover ceremony, Blue and White leader does not mention annexation of West Bank areas, says he plans multi-year program for military to face current, future, challenges

Israeli prime ministers have always invented extra cabinet posts to help stabilize coalitions, but rarely by slicing vital agencies or halving ministers' terms

German Chancellor Merkel, Indian Prime Minister Modi, Austrian Chancellor Kurz issue congratulations to Netanyahu and Gantz, Israeli public

Gantz plays second fiddle as the prime minister relishes the start of another 18 months, minimum, at center stage

Blasting record number of ministers, opposition head says 'Israelis deserve better,' claims 'unity' a false characterization of coalition when partners don't trust one another

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz becomes 'alternate prime minister and future prime minister,' to replace Netanyahu in 18 months

A rundown of the distribution of portfolios in the new cabinet and top Knesset positions