Noam lawmaker says if coalition doesn't meet demand before passing state budget in May, he will 'work from the Knesset for the benefit of the public'

Noam chief says he was 'shocked to find no serious intention' to create proposed Jewish National Identity Office, will remain in 64-MK coalition

New hardline government is raising disquiet among LGBTQ people, with subject of transgenderism already taboo for much of the religious community

Avi Maoz's legislation would then only allow lessons on sexual and gender identity if principal signs off, 75% of parents consent and all students do too

If he succeeds, far-right minister could cause new type of rift between Israel and US Jews, whose organizations donate billions of dollars to the development of the country

For now, education minister Kisch confirms unit still under his control; Noam leader says move has not yet happened only because government's been distracted by other matters

Netanyahu and others in his coalition say they are committed to protecting gay rights, but the volatile political situation makes the future hard to predict

In response to openly homophobic politician's appointment, some 160 academics join registry of lecturers willing to come to schools to speak free of charge

PM insists coalition's election campaign made clear its intention to rein in courts, warns against 'inflammatory slogans about civil war and the destruction of the state'

Head of homophobic Noam party to get authority over schools' external programming, with many municipalities as well as national parents association vowing to oppose him