Three major takeaways as 32 parties register with the Central Elections Committee for the September 17 national vote

Yisrael Beytenu chief retains his kingmaker status in TV survey, with both right-wing and center-left blocs unable to form majority without him

Comments come after Yisrael Beytenu head claims prime minister intent on bringing Labor into coalition

Yisrael Beytenu leader says he'll only recommend for PM a politician who promises to go across the aisle; Netanyahu: A vote for him is a vote for the left

Newly formed nationalist slate predicted to gain 12 seats in the next Knesset; Democratic Camp dips to 7

Granddaughter of Rabbi Elisha Levi outraged to see a photo of him illustrating Yisrael Beytenu campaign spot; ultra-Orthodox MK blasts 'incitement'

New alliance seen securing 8-12 seats in three TV surveys; Labor sinks to 5; Netanyahu remains unable to form a government without Liberman

Democratic Camp slate unites Meretz, Ehud Barak's Israel Democratic Party, and Labor lawmaker Stav Shaffir in a 'first step toward getting Israel back on track'

Some say alliance with former PM and Labor defector waters down Meretz's left-wing brand; Labor's No. 2 indicates he may also jump ship, which could lead to party's total collapse

Former defense minister recalls telling cabinet: 'We must go back to targeted killings,' but asserts he was repeatedly overruled by Netanyahu