Arab parties have not recommended a mainstream Zionist politician since Rabin in 1992; party wants commitment repealing Jewish nation-state law, condition for Arabs

As secular voters complain of 'overboard' religious coercion, it appears Netanyahu's iron-clad alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties has cost him politically

Netanyahu's unity proffer is dismissed as just more spin in a media environment already saturated with it. Oh, what is a poor president to do?

The weakened Likud leader is growing pessimistic about his legal troubles, with good reason: The electorate dashed his hopes of immunity

Episode #4: We also speak with Obama speech writer Sarah Hurwitz on her journey to Judaism; Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt on why Orthodox Jews are on the frontline of anti-Semitism

If Netanyahu sees it as his last hope, and Gantz thinks he'll emerge from it stronger, Israel could gradually slide toward the outcome everybody professes to want to avoid

Netanyahu's MKs still pledge loyalty, but the inconclusive election result may yet prompt them to commit regicide. Predicts one analyst: 'They won’t stay on the Likud-Titanic'

All votes have been counted except for 14 polling stations where there were reports of suspicious activity on election day; officials caution results could still change

Ahead of Rivlin consultations, factions signal eagerness to reach across traditional fault lines; ultra-Orthodox may be willing to work with secularist Lapid

President has vowed to do what he can to prevent third election in a row, but neither Gantz nor Netanyahu have a clear path to a majority