Ministry has its eye on property with seven bedrooms, wine cellar and pool; reportedly hopes funds will be approved this week

Car pulls up alongside Ofra Farhi as she's crossing road; occupants grab her bag containing diplomatic passport, cellphone

Gilad Erdan, a holdover from previous Netanyahu government, denies reported accusations by Foreign Ministry officials, who call for probe into his conduct

Retired brigadier general, brother of the president, replaces former Likud minister Gilad Erdan in Washington, representing the changed Israeli government

Retired Brig. Gen. Michael Herzog, brother of the president, expected to be tapped envoy to Washington; candidate for Ottawa position is former Yesh Atid MK Ronen Hoffman

Veteran peace negotiator, president's brother will serve during both Bennett and Lapid's terms as premier, pending cabinet approval

Sources confirm candidacy of Herzog, a retired brigadier general and veteran peace negotiator, but no decision has been made

Ronen Hoffman, currently university lecturer, tapped for Ottawa post empty since January 2020; minister working on filling Paris and Canberra spots too

Likud member ready to exit position as soon as new government approves a replacement, says he plans to end role in November at the latest

Key diplomatic positions were left unfilled by last government, some for over a year