Smotrich's National Union party says Jewish Home walked back deal to dissolve respective central committees, form new body; latter denies claim, accuses other of not telling truth

Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked’s party says it won't merge with others ahead of March elections, saying there's room for 2 national religious parties to Likud's right

With only two days left until slates close for March election, small parties seek alliance to prevent loss of votes, but it is unclear if they can bridge their differences in time

Even before interview in which national religious party head seemed to call gay couples unnatural, he'd cooked up a deal with Kahanists that may have buried his faction for good

Democratic Camp lawmaker says she'll agree to drop from second to third place if it means three-party merger is maintained for coming elections

Threatening independent run, National Union chairman proposes reshuffling joint slate

Shas leader Aryeh Deri vows right-wing bloc supporting PM will remain intact, hopes for establishment of 'strong right-wing government' after March general election

Merger with far-right party, along with ensuring placement of female candidate among top five on slate, expected to be approved by internal body

Senior lawmaker, dozens of party officials say Rafi Peretz acted alone in agreement with far-right faction; demand central committee convene to vote on matter

Former minister, who led larger Yamina alliance in previous election, returns to formula that failed to cross threshold last April