Jordan warns Israel against crossing Jerusalem 'red lines'
Jordanian King Abdullah II says he is "prepared" for conflict should the incoming government attempt to change the status quo regarding Jerusalem's holy sites.
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Netanyahu swears in new government, begins 6th term
During his address, which was interrupted by members of the opposition, Netanyahu said "Losing elections isn't the end of democracy – it’s the essence of democracy. In a democracy, we don’t climb the fences of the Capitol, and we don’t climb the fences of the Knesset.”
Ahead of inauguration, Netanyahu announces final Likud ministerial posts
Veteran Likudnik Israel Katz has been appointed to the highly prestigious position of foreign minister in rotation with Eli Cohen, a move that reportedly led to a fallout in the meeting with the incoming prime minister.
Netanyahu seals remaining coalition deals ahead of inauguration
Even before starting his record sixth term in office, the incoming PM has sought to quell fears at home and abroad his emerging government will endanger minority rights, harm the judiciary, and exacerbate the conflict with the Palestinians.
Law passes to allow convicted Shas leader to become minister
Knesset also passes bill allowing Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich to appoint an independent minister within the Defense Ministry to oversee construction in Judea and Samaria.
Potentially discriminatory bills prompt president to issue warning
Isaac Herzog, who has traditionally remained above the political fray, reacted to the recent controversy over statements made by right-wing lawmakers on legislation that could in some cases allow discrimination against the LGBT community.
Netanyahu says anti-LGBT remarks by MK 'unacceptable', vows to protect rights
Orit Struck, a Religious Zionist Party member of the Knesset, said her party seeks a change to the country’s anti-discrimination law that would include permitting people to avoid acts that go against their religious beliefs, including discriminating against LGBTQ people in hospitals.
Right-wing parties to amend law banning racist Knesset candidates
The clause was first introduced in 1985 to block the racist Kach party, led by extremist Rabbi Meir Kahana of whom Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir is a disciple, from returning to parliament. The current move appears to be a bid to allow Ben Gvir's barred far-right colleagues to run.
Putin congratulates Netanyahu on new government
According to a statement from the PM-elect's office, the two leaders discussed a number of issues, among them the war in Ukraine. The Likud leader expressed hope a way would be found to end the conflict.
Netanyahu announces formation of new government
Although a date for the swearing-in is not immediately announced, Netanyahu is expected to return to power – as head of the most right-wing Israeli government ever to hold office – as early as next week.