After two months of political wrangling, Israel’s most right-wing and religiously conservative government in the country’s history has been sworn in.
The coalition is led by Benjamin Netanyahu, who returns as prime minister for a sixth term.
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Most of the important ministerial posts have been filled by conservative-leaning or ultra-Orthodox politicians.
Netanyahu says national security will continue to be his top priority.
But what about peace with the Palestinians?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, deputy mayor of Jerusalem and a member of the Likud party.
Ofer Cassif, Israeli politician and member of the Hadash movement.
Mustafa Barghouti, secretary general of the Palestinian National Initiative and former Palestinian information minister.