Naftali Bennett sworn in as Prime Minister of Israel
Bennett wins razor-thin majority in Knesset, replaces Netanyahu as PM. Yesh Atid MK elected to replace Yariv Levin as Knesset Speaker.
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Nikki Haley: Israelis have the right to be safe
'If DC was hit by 4,500 rockets, we wouldn't like it if our allies told us we need restraint.' Nikki Haley visits southern Israel.
Poll: Yesh Atid soars, Yamina barely clears electoral threshold
Yair Lapid gains ground on Netanyahu in latest poll, while Yamina barely makes it into Knesset.
Fire rages out of control near Beitar Illit
Air units deployed as fire rages out of control between Beitar Illit and Tzur Hadassah, forcing evacuation of gas station.
The coalition deal guaranteeing Lapid will get his turn as PM
After Likud - Blue and White government collapsed over budget battle, Yamina and Yesh Atid work out clause ensuring Lapid will serve as PM.
After COVID:
Health Minister announces end to indoor mask mandate
Israel to end requirement to wear masks indoors next week, Health Minister Yuli Edelstein announces.
Health Ministry: COVID vaccine linked to heart muscle inflammation
As Israel prepares mass vaccination of teenagers, Health Ministry report finds vaccine likely the cause of hundreds of cases of myocarditis
Change Bloc Deadlocked:
Yamina issues ultimatum as unity government talks stall
With Lapid's mandate set to expire Wednesday night, change bloc remains deadlocked over judicial appointments committee.
Change Government:
Lapid holds joint meeting with Bennett, Shaked, Sa'ar, Liberman
Leaders of four opposition parties meet ahead of establishment of unity government led by Bennett and Lapid.
Post COVID:
Israel ends most coronavirus restrictions
Limits on unvaccinated lifted and most COVID restrictions ended as 'green tag', 'purple tag' rules expire. But indoor mask mandate remains.
Study: People infected with COVID are likely immune for life
New research suggests even people with mild cases of COVID develop long-lasting immunity to coronavirus - despite decline in antibodies.
Secretary of State Blinken:
'US understands Israel wants its soldiers - but Gaza needs hope'
US Secretary of State warned Israel that evicting Arab squatters in Sheikh Jarrah and law enforcement on Temple Mount could lead to violence
Housing Minister Yaakov Litzman to be indicted
Attorney General clears way for indictment of haredi lawmaker Yaakov Litzman in connection with Malka Leifer case, delicatessen case.
3 arrested for deadly Italian Alps cable car disaster
'Brake system was tampered with.' Italian police arrest cable car engineer, director, head of service. Suspects face manslaughter charges.
Blinken meets Netanyahu
'Biden wants to rebuild relationship with the Palestinians'
US Secretary of State meets with Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem on first day of Middle East visit.
Poll: Likud 29, Yesh Atid 22, Religious Zionism 8
Netanyahu's lead over Yair Lapid falls to just 4 points in latest poll, with Israelis evenly divided between 'change' gov't, new elections.
After COVID:
Israel to end most coronavirus restrictions on June 1st
Health Minister announces plans to let restrictions on public activity and gatherings expire.
Supreme Court issues landmark ruling limiting Basic Law amendments
Right-wing lawmakers excoriate Supreme Court after it sets limits to Knesset's ability to amend Basic Law, threatens to nix future laws.
Blinken: Iran hasn't shown that it's ready to follow nuke deal
US Secretary of State says Iran has yet to prove it is willing to comply with nuclear deal, a condition for lifting of US sanctions.
Poll: Democrats blame Israel, not Hamas, for Gaza conflict
Americans evenly divided over who is to blame for fighting between Israel and Hamas - but poll shows wide partisan divide.
Netanyahu:
'Gaza op will continue until the job is done'
Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel has no timetable for agreeing to ceasefire with Hamas, says all goals must be achieved.
Report: Lapid looking to block Netanyahu from running for PM
Opposition Leader reportedly planning series of laws to prevent Netanyahu from being tapped for premiership if Israel goes to fifth election
CNN drops anti-Semitic contributor who praised Hitler
Pakistani contributor who called Israel a terrorist state and lauded Hitler is dropped by CNN - after years of pro-Hitler comments.
IDF: 160 terrorists eliminated in Gaza
Israel destroys 15 kilometers of Hamas terror tunnels overnight as anti-terror operation in Gaza continues.
Terror in Jerusalem
Terror attack reported near Old City of Jerusalem
6 people injured in apparent ramming attack near the Old City of Jerusalem
Massive rocket barrage on Ben Gurion Airport, central Israel
Sirens sound across central Israel and around Ben Gurion Airport as massive barrage of rockets launched from Gaza Strip.
Rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel
Multiple rockets reported fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel.
NJ public high school apologizes for honoring Rabbi Meir Kahane
New Jersey public school lauded slain JDL founder and Kach MK while mocking ADL in its tribute to Jewish heritage month.
US evacuates personnel from Israel as IDF eyes ground operation
IDF preparing for possible ground operation, army official says, as US airlifts military and civilian personnel out of Israel
Andrew Yang: 'I mourn for every Palestinian life taken'
NYC mayoral hopeful walks back solidarity with Israel, says his support for Israel was 'overly simplistic'.
After deadly missile attack, Israel kills top Hamas officers
Hamas fires anti-tank missile from Gaza at Israeli border town, killing 1, injuring 2. 49 Gazans killed in retaliatory strikes thus far.
Ambassador summoned after Ireland accuses Israel of 'brutal response'
Israel summons Irish ambassador after Ireland's Foreign Minister calls Israel's counter-terror operation 'unacceptable' and 'brutal'.
Democrats blast Israel's Gaza retaliations, call to cut aid
'Israel is the one guilty of terrorism.' As Hamas rocket attacks continue, Democratic lawmakers accuse Israel of terrorism, state violence.
Gantz: IDF operation against Hamas to continue
Defense Minister orders IDF to continue reprisals against terrorists as Gaza rocket fire continues Tuesday.
Temple Mount Riots:
Temple Mount closed to Jews as thousands of rioters attack police
Jerusalem Day: Arab rioters hurl stones at bridge from Western Wall to Temple Mount. Police close holy site to Jews.
Israel to Biden admin: 'Don't intervene in Jerusalem crisis'
Israel's National Security Adviser tells Biden administration not to intervene in Jerusalem riots. 'It would be a reward to Arab rioters.'
Bennett-Lapid Government:
'Coalition agreement might be reached in next 24 hours'
Senior opposition officials say they're on the verge of breakthrough in talks for alternative government, deal may be ready within 24 hours.
Plan For Rightist Government:
Haredi lawmakers urge Netanyahu to step aside as PM for 18 months
Senior UTJ officials press Netanyahu to step aside as prime minister for a year and a half in bid to form narrow right-wing government.
Unity Government:
Change bloc renews coalition talks: 'New gov't by next week'
Gantz expected to remain Defense Minister in new government, with Avidgor Liberman becoming Finance Minister, Lapid to be Foreign Minister.
Arab Riots in Jerusalem: 'We were in mortal danger'
Jewish man whose car was torched by Arab rioters recalls harrowing moments during attack. 'I called the police commander, he didn't answer.'
