Vote shows colossal backlash against Bennett-Lapid coalition, especially among religious Zionists; it will take an unforeseeable shift in Israeli reality for pendulum to swing back

American Jewish groups will likely face calls from inside their organizations to denounce nationalist politicians and face an uphill battle in defending Israel

Far-right MK strikes relatively conciliatory tone, saying he considers those who didn't vote for him 'brothers,' while insisting that his party represents diverse array of Israelis

Tensions in Lod have abated since the severe intercommunal violence of May 2021, but the riots are still fresh in the minds of some voters

Once-fringe candidate stirs up election-day excitement in towns that have long been strongholds for other right-wing parties, indicating growing extremism within Netanyahu's bloc

At the former PM’s urging and prodding, Israel’s extreme-right factions have united into a juggernaut that feeds off right-wing discontent with Netanyahu himself

Defense minister erupts at former PM during interview; opposition leader problematically encourages people to vote at polling stations for the disabled if far from home

Addressing Federations' General Assembly, president acknowledges concerns over far-right parties rising to power, but says Israel-Diaspora ties can weather it

A day before election, Likud leader asserts he'll maintain Temple Mount status quo, denies 2021 coalition talks with Arab party, pledges to quash bills that would affect his trial

Several Biden officials raise concern amid Religious Zionism's rise in polls; president urges them to wait until coalition is formed before drawing conclusions