Otzma Yehudit and Netanyahu's party sign framework for yet-to-be-inked coalition deal, including expanded security powers

7 weeks after election win, Likud head tells president he's mustered a majority; right, far-right, religious coalition vows to boost security, reform judiciary, expand settlements

Expected incoming police minister assails rivals as 'illiberal'; Yesh Atid MK says bills are being rushed through, Otzma Yehudit chief should learn on the job before making changes

Despite foot-dragging, a new right-wing and religious government expected to be sworn in by next Tuesday

New draft of legislation advances to Knesset vote, but still makes police force subordinate to government and police commissioner subordinate to national security minister

Citing private conversations, Channel 12 says incoming national security minister angry at Kobi Shabtai for speaking against his proposed bill to expand his powers

Gali Baharav-Miara warns bills expedited by the likely incoming government stress majority rule without protecting minority rights; Ben Gvir: She 'thinks she's the real PM'

In NPR interview, PM-designate insists he will be the one calling the shots in future coalition: 'They are joining me. I'm not joining them'

Otzma Yehudit head demanding new Ministerial Committee for Legislation post, which his office says is meant to give him final say over what proposals the coalition will back

Report says lawmakers questioned residents at facility about 'assimilation,' asked they be given more Jewish content; industry official warns 'radical' agenda will impact treatment