National religious parties return to nearly identical formula from September election as Rafi Peretz caves to pressure and breaks pact with Otzma Yehudit

Noting Otzma Yehudit candidate has a photo of killer Goldstein in his living room, New Right chairman says Likud should take in far-right slate if it's worried about wasting votes

Netanyahu reportedly warns Bennett he could lose his defense minister post if New Right does not agree to joint slate with Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit

Threatening independent run, National Union chairman proposes reshuffling joint slate

Left-wing parties say Netanyahu's reelection as head of Likud shows party's 'disconnect' as he faces criminal charges, while right promises to stick by him

Merger with far-right party, along with ensuring placement of female candidate among top five on slate, expected to be approved by internal body

Senior lawmaker, dozens of party officials say Rafi Peretz acted alone in agreement with far-right faction; demand central committee convene to vote on matter

Former minister, who led larger Yamina alliance in previous election, returns to formula that failed to cross threshold last April

Liberman offers No. 2 slot in party to sweeten deal in hopes of bringing in extra three seats in March elections, but former justice minister and New Right deputy spurns offer

Jewish Home, National Union and Otzma Yehudit weigh possibility of primaries as rejuvenated defense minister kicks off bid without waiting for longtime partner Shaked