He explained that past concessions, such as the Oslo accords and the withdrawal from Gaza have not brought peace

With Israel under relentless threat from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran-backed forces, Prime Minister Netanyahu has shifted key defense roles.

Approval of four justices ends backlog on appointments.

Election surveys published in the final days before Tuesday's vote predict a tight race between the two major blocs: those who support Netanyahu and those against him.

Ahead of the 72-hour cease-fire that went into effect late Sunday night, several government ministers criticized the policy of restraint Israel has abided by.