Likud leader, who sought to put together a governing coalition within days after the election, now has until December 21 to do so

Singer and songwriter, whose career spanned five decades, performed some of the most well-known and loved Israeli songs, worked with biggest names in industry

Likud head says issues remain surrounding ministerial postings and other assignments; Herzog expected to okay 2-week extension

Manama hints during president's visit that it needs to see more from its economic relationship with Israel, while possible signs of hope emerge next door

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports back from a whirlwind 2-day trip to the Gulf with President Herzog; Diaspora affairs reporter Judah Ari Gross is back from Moldova

Pilot offers warm greetings to controllers in port city of Jeddah on president's flight back to Israel from Abu Dhabi

Haredi party says it signed agreement on jobs due to prime minister-designate's likely need to request a two-week extension from president, as December 11 deadline approaches

Outgoing justice minister claims incoming government has been finalized, prospective PM only seeking extension in order to pass 'problematic' legislation

Bin Zayed tells Israeli counterpart he can consider UAE his 'second home'; addressing Abu Dhabi Space Debate, Herzog focuses on climate technologies

Monthly paycheck linked to average salaries, but system frozen during COVID-19 pandemic; PM to get around NIS 64,700 ($19,700) per month, lawmakers NIS 52,000 ($15,340)