Chaim Druckman, who signed letter by national religious leaders, disavows incitement and violence after Shin Bet chief warns of rising threat of political violence

Nadav Argaman says agency seeing spike in online incitement, urges leaders to speak out clearly; statement comes as 'change government' takes form to oust Netanyahu

Movement for Quality Government and a union of Foreign Ministry employees claim leaving third of Israel's diplomatic missions short-staffed 'endangers' Israelis

State Department and White House spokespersons say strategic alliance will continue regardless of what government is in place

Defense Minister appears to take a less confrontational stance with Washington over the return to Iran nuclear deal; is assured funding for Iron Dome replenishment

Agreements between 8 parties represent a tapestry of policy arrangements aimed at pleasing the diverse and sometimes conflicting ideologies within the would-be-government

Many records will be broken if the Lapid-Bennett coalition is finally sworn in, from the most factions to the most journalists to the most ex-Netanyahu aides

Politicians from Likud and Religious Zionism parties slam announcement of new government, aiming fire at Bennett; center-left celebrates, but Yamina and others stay mum

Defense minister, who will meet with Lloyd Austin and Jake Sullivan, touts Biden administration as true friend of Israel after Netanyahu warns he's prepared for clash over Iran

Defense minister and army spokesman say comments from military chief justifying bombing of Gaza tower housing media offices were meant to be understood figuratively