In Knesset speech, right-wing religious lawmaker compares current situation in Israel to Maccabean revolt against liberal Greek influence.

Incoming Israeli PM avoids “landmine” of commenting on former US president’s comeback bid.

Washington’s involvement in Israeli politics following the country’s recent elections is “something new in this space” and not a positive precedent.

Netanyahu reportedly bows to American pressure regarding who should be next Israeli defense minister, asks for “a little patience.”

Netanyahu has a tendency to disregard the Religious Zionists the moment they help him secure power. But he might not be able to this time.

What do Israel’s Arabs think of the emerging coalition and its “extremist” right-wing members? What do they think of Bibi himself?

Palestinian leader Abbas says no, but perhaps the real obstacle to peace is his own regime in Ramallah.

People like Tom Friedman and Asa Kasher grab the opportunity to declare Israel a lost cause.

Despite the panic over Netanyahu’s far-right partners, the US-Israel relationship is unlikely to change.