Former PM offers veiled criticism of long-time ally as she moves rightward in bid to gain support ahead of election; Shaked defends the shift, saying she's 'returned home'

Religious Zionism adds anti-LGBT party Noam to its roster just before submitting slate; most parties to finalize their lists on Thursday

Noam head Avi Maoz says he'll take 11th spot on slate of allied extremist parties

Netanyahu said to promise NIS 3 billion a year for ultra-Orthodox education to ensure joint run of Ashkenazi Haredi parties in UTJ; Meretz still willing to merge with Labor

PM's party retains many of its 26 sitting politicians in realistic spots, not adding any heavy hitters; Lapid says Netanyahu sold out Haredi children's futures

Far-right politician predicts Religious Zionism will be third-largest after elections, and says much of the credit goes to popularity of extremist Otzma Yehudit leader

Amid PM's efforts for a joint electoral list, Labor leader says 'it's time to start working together to fight against the real opponent'

Short-lived party collapsed under weight of poor polling and divisions over aligning with Likud

Interior minister signs deal three days after blowup with Yoaz Hendel that ended short-lived alliance; if move finalizes, party likely to support Netanyahu for PM

Ronen Bar says enemies feel the Jewish state's 'national resilience is fading,' claims 'deep rift' in Israeli society is 'most complex' challenge it is facing