Former PM calls his successor 'weak' for not reining in the far-right minister; Liberman charges that new government is ‘the end of Zionism’

In inaugural speech, Eli Cohen announces next Negev Summit in Morocco, says Israel will talk less on Russia-Ukraine war; will speak with Russian counterpart Lavrov on Tuesday

A month after announcing its plan to open an embassy in Tel Aviv, Baku's government taps Deputy Education Minister Mukhtar Mammadov to head the mission

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

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

Incoming prime minister to forgo traditional process, over a year after he denied a similar ceremony for Bennett who took over as premier in June 2021

Knesset starts seven-day clock for Likud leader to officially form government, as bills benefiting partners advance, but agreements, Likud posting await

Leaders eulogize spiritual leader of religious Zionist movement; Netanyahu laments 'great light' that has been extinguished

Outgoing PM says weak Netanyahu and his ‘dangerous, extremist’ partners will damage army, economy, ties with US and Diaspora; vows to fight; incoming premier tells him to 'go home'

PM-designate must inform president by tonight that he is able to form gov't; Lapid pushes back on criticism over deal that gives next coalition until January 2 to hold swearing-in