TEL AVIV - Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu announced the formation of the most far-right government in the country's history Wednesday night, marking the imminent return of its longest-serving leader and granting an unprecedented portion of power to his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies, who have vowed to make far-reaching legislative changes in the country.
Netanyahu said the new coalition, which includes once-fringe ultranationalist and ultrareligious parties, would serve "all citizens of Israel." He has said that he aims to swear in the new government in the coming week.