Backing the PM over truce with Gaza terror groups, Miri Regev says her colleague's remarks were 'inappropriate'

Netanyahu faces criticism not only from his political rivals but also from his likely coalition partners and, in a rare instance, from within his own party

PM says Israel hit terror groups 'with great force,' is readying for next round of fighting; Hamas: Conflict 'will not end until we regain our rights'

Ex-IDF chief and Blue and White leader, touring battered south, says that 'after this round' of fighting, Israel must seek a diplomatic solution with Hamas

Intended opposition leader says Netanyahu has allowed Hamas to set Israel's agenda with 'mafia extortion' for Qatari cash

PM pledges to work for all citizens after divisive campaign, lauds Israel's position on world stage; Blue and White leaders lambaste right-wing MKs at first party meeting

Acting FM calls synagogue attack a 'horrible terrorist attack'; Chief Rabbi Lau calls for strengthening Chabad emissaries around the world

Leader of incoming Knesset's main opposition party castigates PM for building government whose 'unacceptable' sole purpose is to protect him from indictment in graft cases

Handing him appointment, Reuven Rivlin urges PM to soothe divides after tumultuous election campaign, says the time of 'us versus them is over, and now it's just us'

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