Labor leader hits out at Netanyahu's extremist allies, argues minority rights at risk: 'For years these bad apples were out of bounds. Now, they are welcomed'

Head of Noam party, set to lead new department for 'Jewish identity,' wants to change rules to limit right to immigrate; Liberman: His office will stand for 'blood purity'

Editor David Horovitz on the homophobic anti-pluralistic MK tapped to oversee Jewish heritage; health reporter Nathan Jeffay on promising COVID study and new med-tech

Politicians from outgoing coalition say PM-designate putting Avi Maoz in charge of Israel's Jewish identity is a 'slap in the face,' could 'plunge Israel into the abyss'

Presumed PM-elect signs coalition deal with Avi Maoz, who holds hardline views on non-Orthodox Judaism, LGBT Israelis, Arabs and women

Far-right MK expected to be part of new coalition argues that the military's gender affairs advisor 'inserts values that are foreign to the IDF'

Smotrich's party says Netanyahu backed out of deal on division of portfolios, while latter denies, says PM-designate offered Smotrich to serve as treasury chief for half a term

After running in a technical alliance during the election, far-right parties officially split apart as Knesset activity set to begin

Eisenkot warns far-right MK's lack of experience, hardline views will 'create chaotic environment'; Ex-Shin Bet official says he protested Gaza withdrawal via non-democratic means

As Herzog's consultations end, Likud chief gets backing of 64 MKs; both Arab parties decline to endorse anyone for prime minister; coalition negotiations continue