After Yisrael Beytenu chief calls for coalition without ultra-Orthodox, Blue and White No. 2 says prospective government 'the right thing for Israel'

Yisrael Beytenu leader says will form a 'liberal-national' coalition after elections, slams PM's appointment of Russian adviser as 'insult to the intelligence' of immigrants

Several politicians say Israel should target Hamas leaders; Blue and White head Gantz calls for 'attack of unprecedented intensity'

Netanyahu said to back a bill softening laws on marijuana consumption ahead of elections; Likud also announces new adviser to target Russian-speaking voters

Yisrael Beytenu leader is not quite the crusader against 'religious coercion' he claims to be, or the 'leftist' that Netanyahu says he is. So why did he push Israel to elections?

Associate of Kobi Eliraz, who was viewed as aide responsible for advancing hundreds of building plans beyond Green Line, says he was canned over ties to Netanyahu's rivals

Ministers and lawmakers offer condolences over the death of a first lady they remember as modest and a relentless activist for the benefit of others

Legislation on religion and state prevented the formation of a coalition, likely making the status quo a key issue in the coming vote

Party sources say Netanyahu won't allow MK who touts religious law for Israel to have portfolio, claim his remarks help Liberman

PM faces challenges from right and left, still faces tough task of cobbling together a coalition, should Likud gain most seats in September