Opinion: The newly inaugurated coalition has to construct a unified public space that does not divide Israelis into separate tribes, but aspires to create new unity of purpose, in particular with those who now find themselves in opposition

Opinion: The latest conflict with Hamas terrorist organization has once again prompted accusations that Israel is an apartheid state, despite the numerous professional opinions to the contrary, as well as Israel's attempts to find an amicable end to the conflict with the Palestinians

Opinion: Regardless of how long the new government remains in power, or even how successful Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas is in delivering on his promises to his voters, history is being made Sunday by virtue of his membership in the coalition

Analysis: Coalition agreement signed by Islamist Ra’am party leader includes policy changes, vast investment in Arab and Bedouin sectors; if he pulls it off, it will be unprecedented feat, but if he fails, his political career could be over