Protesters block major Tel Aviv highway, scuffle with police; head of LGBTQ group says 'darkness has descended on the State of Israel'

Outgoing PM exits plenum without shaking successor's hand, leaves note saying he'll be back in 2024 after the two forgo traditional handover ceremony

Netanyahu loyalist vows parliament won't infringe on LGBT rights as all coalition members in attendance, including those who have expressed homophobic positions, vote him in

Lapid appointee Yael German says she cannot 'lie to herself' and go against her beliefs; informs Paris of her intention to step down

Demonstrators express particular concern over plans to hobble the High Court, the country's economic outlook and ministers with criminal records

MKs from incoming opposition ejected from plenum for heckling as incoming PM outlines plans ahead of swearing in; thousands demonstrate outside Knesset against hardline government

After internal jostling, Likud MK will serve two years before swapping with Energy Minister Israel Katz; past US envoy Dermer was also floated as leading candidate for that post

Over 100 former Foreign Ministry workers sign letter saying country may face 'wide-ranging political and economic ramifications' if incoming coalition enacts hard-right policies

Outgoing defense minister tells PA president not to push for 'measures against Israel in international forums,' warning it will reduce chances of peace

Clauses in the far-right party's agreement with Likud provide for strengthening West Bank presence and bolstering Orthodox Judaism