John McLaughlin speaks of 'left's persecution' of both Israeli PM and US president, says he 'would venture' same people behind efforts to investigate the pair

Yisrael Beytenu chief says PM is 'always giving in to ultra-Orthodox' on religion and state; Likud's Miki Zohar calls for Netanyahu-Liberman talks to make deal

As last-ditch negotiations called by Knesset speaker, senior party member says his centrist faction refuses to serve in Netanyahu-led government while premier under indictment

Likud's Yuli Edelstein looks to end coalition impasse, warns of looming 'economic collapse' if negotiations fail

Arab Israeli leader also decries 'cruel, immoral' move by defense minister designed as deterrent and possible bargaining chip; Gantz voices support

Political impasse unlikely to end after a third election, Channel 12 survey indicates, unless the embattled prime minister is no longer head of the ruling party

Sa'ar has raised the alarm as Netanyahu attacks law enforcement, as has Gantz. But they want his job. This is the moment for good counsel from those the PM cannot dismiss as rivals

With prime minister expected to relinquish health ministry and others because of criminal charges, Yaakov Litzman given rare permission to assume full role

According to legal precedent a minister cannot remain in his post while facing indictment

Blue and White leader says Netanyahu 'risking an internal war' to stay in power; 'Man who led incitement campaign against Rabin should well know the dangerous price of words'