Netanyahu, 73, took the oath after Israel's parliament, or Knesset, passed a vote of confidence in his new government. Out of the 120 members, 63 voted in favour of the new government, The Times of Israel reported.
The bills, referred to as the "Deri Law" and "Smotrich Laws" have been key demands by the Shas and Religious Zionism parties. Following an all-night Knesset debate, lawmakers passed the bills together by a vote of 63-55.
That means Likud needs to finalize coalition agreements with its right-wing partners, the Shas, United Torah Judaism, Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit and Noam parties.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday late night notified President Isaac Herzog that he had managed to form a government after 38 days of coalition negotiations, reported The Washington Post.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, "Hanukkah greetings to my friend Benjamin Netanyahu, friends in Israel, and those celebrating this festival of lights around the world. Chag Sameach."
New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI/Mediawire): Benjamin Franklin's adage, "An investment in education pays the finest interest," best expresses the necessity in educating youngsters.
First, the failure of the parties involved to reach an agreement on a nuclear deal that would significantly reduce economic sanctions on Iran and in exchange Tehran would reduce its nuclear program -which is seen by the West as aiming at building a nuclear bomb- and would allow international
Moshe Holtzberg, 26/11 survivor of the Mumbai terror attack recited a chapter from the Book of Psalms during the inaugural ceremony of Israel's 25th Knesset.
Benjamin Netanyahu is handed over the mandate and tasked to form the new government in Israel after a series of election campaigns and the end of the consultations. Former Prime Minister, Netanyahu will be taking up the position of Israel's Prime Minister for a record sixth time.
According to CNN, Netanyahu, on taking the position will return as Israel's longest-serving leader after he will be given the mandate formally on Sunday by President Herzog.