Benjamin Netanyahu has put himself at the helm of a hardline Israeli government that appears to be on a collision course with the US and other key allies by forming a new coalition.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signed a coalition deal with rival parties to form the next government in an agreement that was stalled for weeks due to tough negotiations.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a deal with a major political party to form the next government, the party said today.

Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to stay on as prime minister but in a weakened position after the Israeli elections.

A new poll shows Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu poised for an election victory but losing support to a rival who opposes Palestinian statehood.