Move means right-wing religious party likely bound for opposition after also losing out on health portfolio; faction says Netanyahu 'destroyed alliance with religious Zionism'

After days of mudslinging, and as talks collapse, official in right-wing party speak scathingly of longtime ally, accusing PM of backstabbing

With coalition talks collapsing, outgoing minister rails against Likud's 'mediocre' approach, few achievements; PM likes partners 'small and submissive,' he complains

Asked several times during interview with pro-Netanyahu paper, US top diplomat says he's coming to 'share' Washington's views but decision ultimately up to Israel

Israeli taxpayers will shell out some NIS 674 million just to cover the offices, cars and staff of the 36 ministers and 16 deputy ministers in the 35th government