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Knesset Votes Government in, With 68 For, 48 Against

After nearly six weeks of negotiations and many dramatic moments, Israel has a new government

PM: There is No Jewish Future Without Israel

Binyamin Netanyahu said that his objective as Prime Minister is to “ensure the future of the Jewish people"

Lapid’s ’18 Ministers’ Demand Complicates Coalition Talks

Netanyahu tries to build coalition as Lapid limits number of ministries, Bennett limits parties’ spending.

Bayit Yehudi: Hareidi Draft Agreement Incomplete

Bayit Yehudi party denied Saturday night report that it had reached an agreement with Yesh Atid party on hareidi enlistment.

Mesika: Livni Appointment Strategic Error, Political Folly

Mesika: To let Tzipi Livni conduct these negotiations, is like saying that a serious traffic offender can be the police chief of traffic.

Hamas: Netanyahu, Livni Are Both War Criminals

Hamas is not impressed by the coalition agreement signed this week by MK Tzipi Livni, leader of the centrist Hatnua party, and PM Netanyahu.

Bennett to Netanyahu: 'Not Too Late to Make Amends'

Bayit Yehudi head Naftali Bennett calls on PM Netanyahu to patch things up with the Bayit Yehudi party before it's too late.

Two-Seat Kadima May Follow Livni Into Coalition

Kadima may be the next faction to join Netanyahu's embryonic coalition after Tzipi Livni's party did so on Tuesday.

Netanyahu: 'No to Civil War'

Prime Minister's unusual allusion to civil war regarding hareidi enlistment issue may be a positive signal to hareidim.

Lieberman Hints at Lapid for Finance Minister

Lieberman spoke about the formation of a coalition government, calling Yair Lapid "a natural choice for finance minister."

Spin or truth?

Report: PM Plans Leftist Coalition because of Obama

Likud insiders claim Netanyahu will foresake his "natural partners" and shift from a nationalist government to a more central one.

Most Likely Outcome: a More Nationalist, Religious Coalition

With elections 2 weeks away, polls indicate next government will be tougher against Obama's pressure.

Labor Head: I'll Sit with Likud Only as Prime Minister

MK Yachimovich says if she does not defeat Netanyahu, she will head opposition.

Likud MK Hints Bennett Likely to be in Coalition

MK Tzipi Hotovely wants a large Likud but believes Bayit Yehudi will also be in the government.

Netanyahu: I Never Ruled Out Bennett

Report: Prime Minister says his alleged anti-Bennett position is in fact spin produced by Bennett himself.

Report: Netanyahu Doesn't Want Bennett in Coalition

Channel 10: Netanyahu wants a centrist government, not one with a hawkish image.

Will the Right Wing Bloc Split?

Analysis: Likud-Kadima talks on hareidi army service could falter because of Arab enlistment issue.

Coalition Chairman Admits Likud-Hareidi Tension

MK Ze'ev Elkin warns a rift between Likud and hareidi parties would split right wing bloc.

The New Coalition: Perhaps We Deserve What We Get

Netanyahu, Mofaz Deal With Blowback from Deal

Some ministers and MKs in both the Likud and Kadima are not happy with the deal that has given PM Netanyahu a 'super coalition'

Lieberman Warns: We May Take Down the Government

Lieberman threatens to break apart Netanyahu's coalition in response to disagreements, including clash with Shas.

Likud: No More Coalition Job Shuffling

Jealous of 'Independence' faction's gains, other government partners want to reopen coalition agreements.

Barak, Lieberman Straining Coalition

Defense Minister demands cabinet vote affirming Israel wants a PA state. Israel Our Home wants a vote on military conversions.

Netanyahu Planning for Post-Freeze Political Assault

Obama's new 3-month building freeze is not yet approved, but Netanyahu is making contingency plans to shore up coalition if some partners quit.

Lieberman Corruption Charges Fuel Coalition Speculation

Experts say Israel Our Home may leave coalition if Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is convicted -- but not before then.