The man who said Netanyahu was destroying the country now sits alongside him, with no defining influence on the fateful issue of annexation, his future vulnerable to the PM's whim

'An emergency unity government of national conciliation': Official agreement on the goals of the new Netanyahu-Gantz coalition

Unnamed State Department officials say West Bank was not top issue but there were talks on Iranian threat, which is 'severe and getting worse on some fronts,' coronavirus and China

Knesset ceremony Thursday evening will install first fully functioning government since December 2018; set to be largest cabinet in history with 36 ministers

After nearly 18 months of political deadlock, swearing-in ceremony to be held Thursday following vote in Knesset; Likud, Blue and White release coalition policy principals

Wrapping up brief visit to Israel, US secretary of state says both Netanyahu and Gantz believe 'thoughtful and pragmatic' Trump peace plan is 'basis on which we can move forward'

On whirlwind visit to Jerusalem, US secretary of state also takes a dig at China, says Israel 'unlike some other countries' doesn't try to hide information on coronavirus pandemic

Nomination still requires a parliamentary vote; Blue and White leader officially quits post, with move going into effect in 48 hours, after coalition sworn in

Asked several times during interview with pro-Netanyahu paper, US top diplomat says he's coming to 'share' Washington's views but decision ultimately up to Israel

Deal between sides calls for no more than 32 ministers for first 6 months; Bennett charges Netanyahu doesn't want Yamina in the new government