The chorus of reports that Israelis voted for a national unity government belies the continued right-wing predominance among the electorate.

"The elections are over but the crime epidemic in Arab society continues," says Joint Arab List leader Ayman Odeh. "Four people murdered within 24 hours. This is the first issue we will address. We have no choice but to bring security back to the streets and live in a weapons-free society."

President Reuven Rivlin is starting his two-day consultations with all elected parties before deciding upon the prime minister-designate amid post-election...

The synagogue will be part of the multifaith “Abrahamic Family House” complex in Abu Dhabi, which will also feature a mosque and a church. Though the synagogue will be the first in the UAE, a small Jewish community of expatriates currently uses a house in Dubai for private worship.

Jewish leaders are preparing to discuss plans to commemorate the deadly shooting that killed 11 worshippers inside the synagogue almost a year ago.