Lapid seeks united opposition despite bad blood with partners following failed bid to remain in power; Netanyahu set to receive mandate to form coalition on Sunday

Outgoing PM tells graduating cadets Israel's laws are crucial to separating it from its enemies in apparent shot at far-right MK Itamar Ben Gvir's call to soften open-fire rules

Outgoing PM calls on allied parties to work together to 'defend Israeli democracy,' says lesson of cooperation can be learned from 'toxic' opposition under Netanyahu

Hebrew media reports claim the president contacted outgoing PM and defense minister; Lapid's office also denies report, says he's made clear he won't partner with Netanyahu

Walter Russell Mead, the author of 'The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People,' discusses the centuries-long history of Zionism in America.

Sources in security agency decry 'conspiracy theories' that promote 'extremist discourse'; Netanyahu strikes rare conciliatory tone, urges unity after divisive election campaign

Addressing Rabin memorial days after elections, outgoing PM says he will fight for democracy from the opposition, president calks for national reconciliation

Resignation will go into effect Tuesday, comes after former PM agreed with outgoing successor Lapid that no sensitive decisions will be made in transition period

Organization says it's working to improve security at Jerusalem Old City's 'Ezrat Yisrael' prayer site and better explain its importance to Israelis after disruptions this summer

US secretary of state commends 'Israel for its free and fair elections'; call comes amid predictions of likely tensions between next government and Biden administration