Yisrael Beytenu leader says he'll only recommend for PM a politician who promises to go across the aisle; Netanyahu: A vote for him is a vote for the left

Newly formed nationalist slate predicted to gain 12 seats in the next Knesset; Democratic Camp dips to 7

No.3 on the left-wing union's slate says the party can enlarge the center-left, unseat Netanyahu, and 'continue the disengagement' by, in principle, setting Israel's borders

MK gives up her seat after former colleagues in Labor criticize her decision to orchestrate Meretz-Barak merger; spot to be filled by ex-lawmaker Merav Michaeli

Democratic Camp senior member says his party would form any alliance with the common goal of changing history

Amir Peretz said to have 'made up his mind' about leading the storied faction to September's election alone, 'regardless of what others in the party think'

Veteran activists accuse Rafi Peretz of capitulating to Shaked and Bennett in United Right alliance, with one crying out that 'he sold his soul to the devil'

Central Election Committee head to be asked to detail what poll workers can do with cameras, after outcry during April vote and claims of voter suppression

PM fears that United Right, led by Ayelet Shaked, a popular ex-minister, could siphon votes away from Likud, and is concerned that other votes for fringe hardliners could be lost

As Likud appeals for Russian-speaking voters, Jerusalem city hall rushes approval for memorial to siege of Leningrad, reportedly in bid to give Russian leader a reason to visit