Netanyahu’s US-born chief of staff appointed Israeli Cabinet secretary David Sharan led the negotiations on an agreement to expand the non-Orthodox prayer plaza at the Western Wall.
Israeli defense minister decries gov’t’s direction after being replaced by Liberman The outgoing defense minister's language and record suggest growing frustration with radicalization within his side of the political spectrum.
Israel’s defense minister quits, citing rising extremism The resignation followed reports that Netanyahu offered the job to right-wing politician Avigdor Liberman.
Israel New hard-line defense minister said to join Israeli government, marking surprise turn to right