In speech, PM-designate decries premier's tactics in pressuring rightist MKs to oppose change government, urges Knesset speaker to call vote on coalition this week

Knesset Guard decides to boost protection for pair of lawmakers who facing harassment from those opposing nascent government that will oust Netanyahu

Knesset Guard decides to boost protection for pair of lawmakers who have faced protests at their homes and other pressure from those opposing nascent government to oust Netanyahu

Idit Silman tells fellow party lawmakers that protesters are after her after she said she'd vote in favor of the new government; said unable to send kids to school, youth movements

'Change bloc' leaders try to ensure no last-minute defections or unresolved disputes between coalition parties can thwart razor-thin majority for bid to oust Netanyahu

In bid to prevent Lapid forming government, Netanyahu calls on right-wing rivals to block a 'left-wing' coalition with Yesh Atid; UTJ and Shas chiefs join PM in show of opposition

MK Amichai Chikli says he'll vote against a government with Meretz or Joint List; meanwhile a second member of the 7-person party reportedly vows to back leader Bennett

Lawmakers allege that suspect was nationalistically motivated, but police say it appears to have been criminal in nature

120 lawmakers will pledge allegiance to the State of Israel and promise to fulfill their obligations as MKs

Before 21st Knesset officially begins, parliament's fresh faces receive a crash course on law-making and get to enjoy their new seats... with one exception