Bezalel Smotrich's insistence on a top ministerial position is no surprise; what should be shocking is Netanyahu's readiness to even contemplate giving him such authority

Knesset correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses incoming Knesset and activists at COP27 as health and science reporter Nathan Jeffay looks at sperm count research and tumor tech

As coalition talks with far-right partners hit a bump, Likud says reports it is quietly negotiating with centrist rivals Yesh Atid and National Unity are 'fake news'

Likud party cancels all planned meetings with Religious Zionism; Smotrich said 'furious' with prime-minister-designate and vowing not to relent on his demand for the position

Religious Zionism leader Smotrich says anyone who raises 'a hand, weapon, or stone' should expect lethal force; Ta'al leader Tibi says 'Israeli-Jewish fascism' is a Jewish problem

Hours ahead of Knesset swearing in, would-be defense minister Smotrich says incident 'a painful reminder' of pressing issue facing emerging government

Netanyahu-led bloc holds clear majority but hasn't finished talks to vote in a gov't alongside new parliament; 25th Knesset features 23 freshmen and dip in female representation

Likud leader proposes giving far-right Religious Zionism leader finance portfolio, which Deri wants for himself, in a bid to prevent Smotrich from heading Defense Ministry

Religious Zionism leader reportedly hasn't spoken with Netanyahu since last week, with impasse delaying negotiations; Ben Gvir, gunning for public security portfolio, meets top cop

As coalition negotiations heat up but with presumptive next PM said reluctant to give him post, far-right leader meets former IDF generals, gets backing from prominent rabbis