Avi Buskila, who in the past campaigned to head the left-wing Meretz, says he will run with Israel Democratic in elections

Former education minister's New Right party says proposal 'irrelevant'; PM seeking to facilitate right-wing merger, a scenario hindered by URWP opposition to Bennett

Israel Democratic Party chief writes online that he asked his lawyers to explore options to end relationship after new charges were announced

Israel Democratic Party chief says at the time of their dealings, the disgraced financier had paid his debt to society; warns left 'not to fall into this trap'

Between Ehud Barak's partnership with sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and hordes of political horse-trading, no alliance is too wacky for this silly season

Former PM's connections to financier accused of sex-trafficking minors comes under scrutiny ahead of national elections in September

Yisrael Beytenu head responds with derogatory quote about Netanyahu made by former prime minister Yitzhak Shamir in 2000

Former foreign minister meets Labor leader Peretz for 'very positive' talks, will reportedly join a merger with Ehud Barak's new party if it materializes

Blue and White head says he's open to joining forces with Likud but not PM due to his legal woes; adds it's 'inconceivable' that Hamas is 'dictating agenda' on southern border

Former PM and Amir Peretz promise to continue talks for joint slate; latter reportedly also seeking to team up with ex-MK Orly Levy-Abekasis