Jake Sullivan expected to meet with PM, Israeli counterpart Hanegbi and former envoy Dermer as Washington works to prevent expanding settlements, legalizing outposts

New defense minister, who now shares his portfolio with Religious Zionism chief, is said to stress to associates that he will be calling the shots

At public event, Herzog appears to criticize fiercest critics of new Netanyahu government, while again beseeching the coalition to work on behalf of all citizens

PA statement calls for international community to protect Palestinians from Israeli actions, saying the agenda of the newly sworn-in government poses an 'existential threat'

Border Police give activists short notice to evacuate, hours after right-wing government sworn in; residents have rebuilt Ramat Migron several times, despite the military's efforts

Likud leader returns to office after promising to weigh arming Ukraine, while also stressing importance of continued freedom of action for IDF in Russian-controlled sky over Syria

Experts say traditional right-wingers, who have counted on Likud chief's moderation, may be put off by his extremist partners, such as 'proud homophobe' Bezalel Smotrich

Snub underlines strong tensions between the incoming government and Baharav-Miara, who opposes plans to overhaul the judicial system

Israel's longest-serving premier pledges to be inclusive of all Israelis after returning as head of hard-right government

While joining Putin and Modi in congratulating Likud leader on his return to office, US president stresses opposition to policies that endanger a two-state solution