Friedman says emerging government akin to Trump re-election with Giuliani as AG, Flynn as defense chief, Proud Boys head as Homeland Security chief

Outgoing finance minister refuses to consider partnership with ultra-Orthodox parties, predicts US will put 'physical pressure' on expected right-wing religious coalition

Anticipated coalition still likely to have major impact on religion-and-state issues, with reforms on kashrut certification, conversion and LGBT rights expected to be rolled back

ADL, National Council of Jewish Women call out Religious Zionist members' history of 'racism, homophobia and misogyny'; across the pond, UK Jewry strikes a milder tone

After final vote tally announced, Likud leader to control a 64-seat bloc despite narrow lead in overall vote count, as both Meretz and Balad drop below electoral threshold

As Netanyahu returns, it is his primarily male, religious and nationalist partners who will set the new government's tenor; could they give the left a fresh flag to rally around?

PM reportedly tells ministers to prepare for transition of power; Netanyahu tasks Levin with coalition negotiations; Shas leader Deri may become finance minister, report says

Former prime minister said planning swift negotiations with partners to quickly oust Lapid, who has reportedly yet to speak with partners amid widespread anger over poor showing

The once unthinkably fringe politician is likely headed into the government, where his stances and those of others in the far-right may play a large role in shaping Israel's future

Incoming MK Amichay Eliyahu says the party will 'restore democracy' that has been 'seized by a small group of people' in the judicial system