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Religious Zionism head calls on Bennett and Sa'ar to 'enter a right-wing government,' further narrows Netanyahu's already slim prospects for building a majority coalition

In recordings aired by Channel 12, Tsvi Tau heard saying he hopes Noam faction, now about to enter Knesset, will establish foothold and grow stronger, fight 'post-modernist poison'

Religious Zionism likely will be most extreme party in parliament in decades, with lawmakers who back expelling 'disloyal' Arabs and vow to 'put the Torah first'

Avi Maoz, head of Noam faction in Religious Zionism, will bring with him radical ideology bent on blocking expansion of gay rights under slogan 'Israel chooses to be normal'

After weeks of surveys showed far-right alliance barely crossing threshold, network polls have it winning 7 seats, ensuring entry of extremist Otzma, Noam candidates into Knesset

As of 6 p.m., 51.5% have cast their ballot, a 4.8% decline compared to last round; turnout down in Arab communities; stations for COVID patients, people in quarantine said empty

Itamar Ben Gvir is relatively relaxed on campaign trail as his far-right movement is all but assured entry to Knesset after decades of pariah status

Meanwhile, Liberman denies anti-gay bias after allegations by businesswoman; Arab lawmakers come under fire for refusing to openly back legislation for LGBT rights