Netanyahu's rival says Israel must use force after missile launch and wave of arson balloons, as a Hamas official threatens escalation if ceasefire deal not fully implemented

Blue and White leader blasts PM's 'corrupt dance... to evade justice'; Lapid says premier built 'corrupt megaphone' of media control

The former defense minister, once a member of the ruling party, says its MKs are too terrified to challenge Netanyahu

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

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

Blue and White leader calls PM’s decision to hold unprecedented and costly second elections this year a ‘farce’ and ‘national joke’

Party leaders say they'll stick to format that 'led to incredible achievement of 35 seats,' despite reported concern it'll make cooperation with ultra-Orthodox difficult

Tzachi Hanegbi says together, parties could have 'impressive achievements,' but Likud quickly distances itself from his statements

Foreign Minister Israel Katz says Yisrael Beytenu chief blew up coalition talks because he hoped to prevent PM from forming coalition

Opposition leader slams ‘cynicism’ and ‘incompetence of a single man’ as Netanyahu dissolves Knesset after he failed to form governing coalition