Merkel, Johnson, Trudeau all promise to continue to expand ties under new government that ousted Netanyahu after 12 years in power

US president says he looks 'forward to working' with premier 'to strengthen all aspects of the close and enduring relationship between our two nations'

Yamina head lays out priorities of new coalition that he says will work 'for all the citizens of Israel' and bring an end to a cycle of elections and divisiveness

In remarks before proposed government's swearing-in, PM-designate presents coalition amid shouts of ‘liar’ and ‘criminal’; Lapid forgoes speech, says hecklers a disgrace

In remarks before the proposed government's swearing-in, the PM-designate's office says he'll praise Biden for backing Israel against Hamas; will also stress commitment to Haredim

A fragile coalition united by desire to oust Netanyahu will need to tread lightly on issues such as settlement expansion, as current premier waits in the wings

No Israeli leader has cultivated evangelical support like Netanyahu and many worry his imminent departure could sour ties with one of Israel's main backers

Call comes after Netanyahu government gave go-ahead for contentious parade through Old City next week while police barred far-right MK from marching through Muslim Quarter

In meetings with Israeli factions across spectrum, visiting US Jewish leaders say they received same message of satisfaction with US president and concern over his party

Voters split evenly on whether US president took right approach or was not supportive enough, while only 15% believe he was too supportive