There is a path to remaking the untenable relationship between the Haredim and the rest of Israel. It requires strategic planning and sensitivity, not opportunism and intolerance

Opposition leader slams ‘cynicism’ and ‘incompetence of a single man’ as Netanyahu dissolves Knesset after he failed to form governing coalition

In fiery press conference, Yisrael Beytenu chief accuses Likud of being a 'cult of personality,' trying to break up his party in coalition talks

By forcing new elections over ultra-Orthodox draft bill, Yisrael Beytenu chief hopes to establish himself as new champion of secular Israel. It's already gotten him lots of free PR

Limor Livnat pans vote to disband Knesset, says calling fresh elections just weeks after last vote is 'peak Israeli politics'

Zehut leader vows to learn lessons of his failure in April; will clarify party is right-wing, open to merging with other slates

Hadash, Ta'al, Ra'am, and Balad reportedly looking at re-forming the Joint List in an effort to win back seats lost in April vote

Though he'll want the public to focus on Liberman, for the prime minister, calling a new national vote is an admission of failure

'The present need is a large and significant left-wing bloc,' leader Zandberg says, as politicians begin preparing for September 17 vote

A fractious parliamentary system, strong egos and lingering resentments lead to an unprecedented political quagmire