The new government controls 68 out of 120 Knesset seats
A new Israeli government has been sworn in - nearly two months after Israelis went to the polls.
Coalition talks were difficult and drawn-out but finally led to agreement between four parties: Likud-Yisrael Beitenu, Yesh Atid, Jewish Home and Hatnua. These control 68 out of a total of 120 seats in the Israeli parliament or Knesset.
Israeli government policies have implications for relations between the secular and religious communities, the peace process with the Palestinians, Israel's relations with the international community and the crisis over Iran's nuclear programme.
Here is a guide to the new government.
Who will be the key players?
Yair Lapid (L) and Naftali Bennett (R) are the rising stars of Israeli politics
What was the process for officially forming the government?
What are the main domestic issues for the new government?
Social and economic issues were important in this election campaign
How is the new government likely to approach peace with the Palestinians?
Tzipi Livni will act as chief negotiator in any future talks with the Palestinians
What are the main foreign issues for the new government?
Mr Netanyahu campaigned as a strong leader