Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon also reportedly set to attend • United Arab Emirates reiterates support for establishment of a "Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital."

The results of the last election have shown that despite our nation's deep appreciation for the people who dedicated their lives to defending the country, a vast majority of Israelis have come to realize they would be better off not adhering to their recommendations for territorial withdrawal.

As the Persian Gulf crisis continues, Iran is openly threatening that if a full-scale military conflict between it and the U.S. erupts, U.S. allies in the region – including Saudi Arabia and Israel – will pay the price.

The two major sticking points in negotiations to form a new government are haredi conscription and a proposed law that would make the prime minister immune from criminal prosecution.

Israeli wunderkind Lahav Shani, 30, said he does "not even dare to compare" himself to Mehta, but counts him as one of his biggest influences and supporters.