As President Rivlin and Prime Minister Netanyahu toasted the new government, the Israeli premier vowed to respond to the many challenges facing Israel, both internally and externally.
During his visit to Israel, John Boehner, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, together with Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasized the strong US-Israel alliance and common threats facing both nations.
Contrary to what BDS and anti-Israel activists claim, Israel's Arabs are a vibrant and important segment of society, and many say they are proud to be Israeli.
Fringe left-wing group J Street has taken Obama's side on getting tough with Israel. The organization is not accepted by mainstream US Jewry as representative of their stance on Israel.
US Senator Tom Cotton praises Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu while slamming President Obama for the way he reacted to the Israeli leader's electoral victory.
There are those among the Palestinians who recognize and applaud Israeli democracy and equality, despite widespread allegations that the Israeli government is racist.
Has the Obama administration been meddling in Israel's election campaign by funding left-wing organizations campaigning against Prime Minister Netanyahu and his Likud Party?