Surge in evangelical visitors stokes Palestinian tension over West Bank

PM has a month to build coalition by calling on ultra-Orthodox and nationalist allies

Most MPs in newly elected Knesset tell president they back incumbent

Benjamin Netanyahu is in the driving seat for fourth consecutive term as prime minister

London-listed company is a rare recent success story among listed independent exploration and production companies

US president’s moves on Jerusalem and Golan Heights had already eroded hopes

Rightwing alliance depends on small parties to form governing coalition

Prime minister’s gambles in divisive campaign deliver him fifth term

Exit polls showed ruling Likud party in virtual dead heat against Blue and White

Parliamentary election viewed as referendum on veteran leader’s 10-year rule

Poll shows the sometimes divisive figure remains preferred choice for Tuesday’s vote

Israeli prime minister seeks support from rightwing voters ahead of election

Greater integration of this marginalised community is seen as critical for the economy and a key election issue 

The former soldier is challenging Benjamin Netanyahu for the Israeli premiership

As Netanyahu seeks a fifth term, politicians try to convince the minority community its vote matters

Low unemployment and high incomes help voters swallow their distaste for prime minister

Israel’s PM criticised for divisive comments and extreme-right party election pact

Trump administration emboldened to take stronger stances as reliance on oil imports wanes