Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana (Yamina) In Sunday evening submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Knesset as part of the Norwegian Law, which permits ministers to resign from the Knesset in order to allow the next person In their party"s slate to enter the Knesset.As a result Shirley Pinto, a Yamina candidate for the Knesset, will enter the Knesset in 48 hours, becoming the first deaf Knesset member in Israel.

Israel may soon abandon its diplomatic gains because Lapid and others in the coalition want to erase Netanyahu's achievements .Op-ed

Minister of Culture and Sport Hili Tropper referred to the new government in an interview In Reshet Bet. "In the last two years, the people have been divided. Indeed, the government is not wide enough - and the door is open. We want to lead a state line. My heart understands the millions for whom Netanyahu is a symbol," Tropper said.When asked what would happen if the Americans demanded a Palestinian state, he replied: "The State of Israel knew how to stand up to the United States and especially to work together. That will not change now. "

Police In high alert, plan for clashes between Jewish marchers and Arab protesters during 'flag parade,' report says.

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Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who is visiting Israel, In Sunday praised outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and congratulated incoming Prime Minister Naftali Bennett."PM Netanyahu's contributions to Israel"s security, diplomacy & economy have been historic. He's a friend personally to me & Michael, & to the US. I wish him & Sara the best. Congratulations to PM Bennett. We are committed to the undeniable bond between the US & Israel," she tweeted.

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz In Sunday congratulated the new Israeli government."Congratulations to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid for forming a government. I look forward to working with you. Austria is committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and will continue to stand by Israel"s side," he tweeted.

Saudi Arabia has officially allowed single, divorced or widowed women to live independently in a house without permission from a father or any other male guardian, Gulf News reports.The landmark rule, announced last week, gives Saudi women the freedom to stay In their own in a separate accommodation without seeking approval from their male guardians, the report said.