Religious Zionism's Smotrich, who champions an Israel governed by religious law, slams Ben Barak's 'incitement'; MK Stern says party is threat to rights of women, LGBTQ community

President said to make comments to lawmakers from across political spectrum; spokesperson for Herzog says he will not interfere in election, but believes stability is important

Idan Roll tells high school students that if extremist Ben Gvir becomes a national leader, 'we won't get the backing of the United States'

Far-right politician predicts Religious Zionism will be third-largest after elections, and says much of the credit goes to popularity of extremist Otzma Yehudit leader

Religious Zionism leader invokes fears of ‘thousands of armed rioters' attacking Jews, claims nationalist elements in Arab society are the 'biggest security threat to Israel'

Yisrael Beytenu leader likens Likud leader's methods to Stalin's too; Lapid, Gantz disavow 'unacceptable comparison'; Likud party implies Liberman has mafia ties

Political correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn and settlements reporter Jeremy Sharon discuss Israel's rightward turn, implications of strange party mashups & a visit to the West Bank

Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties announce deal to reunite for November 1 vote following disagreements over how to divide up spots on electoral slate

Opposition chief hosts the leaders of Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism at his Caesarea home, as he urges them to reunite before election

From the cabinet seat he'd be assured if Netanyahu regains power, this election's high-flyer would advance a Kahanist push for an Israel neither democratic nor authentically Jewish