PM labels resolution 'prize for terrorist organizations,' defense minister says request 'disconnected from reality'; move awaits approval by General Assembly, likely next month

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

Benny Gantz warns that Israel needs to prepare a plan for targeting Tehran's nuclear facilities, but must 'consider issue very carefully before carrying it out'

Hebrew media reports claim the president contacted outgoing PM and defense minister; Lapid's office also denies report, says he's made clear he won't partner with Netanyahu

Former Shin Bet chief Dichter, now potentially allied with Religious Zionism head, calls speech 'unhinged'; security service hits back with unsigned statement from 'shocked' agents

Sources in security agency decry 'conspiracy theories' that promote 'extremist discourse'; Netanyahu strikes rare conciliatory tone, urges unity after divisive election campaign

After meeting of three top leaders, party warns of 'extremist elements' in the right-religious government Netanyahu is expected to form

Netanyahu calls surveys 'a good start' as Religious Zionism's Smotrich hails 'historic' win, while Yesh Atid calls for patience and Ayelet Shaked concedes

Lapid says election hangs on a thread, Likud and allies claim leftist strongholds seeing long lines, and several parties warn they're falling below threshold as voting nears end

National Unity party minister Chili Tropper blames the jeers at the holy site on Netanyahu's 'lies'