Popular former justice minister rules out waiting 3 years to run in ruling Likud party's primary, but doesn't say whether she'll join URWP, New Right or form a new party

Netanyahu ally also said to inform Smotrich he was passed over for Justice Ministry because it is key to the premier's future

Majority of constituents want to see all their parties united on one list, including the far-right Otzma Yehudit

The presence of Amir Ohana, Israel's first openly gay cabinet minister, at annual parade in conservative capital may be a milestone, but does not mark a transformation

After dissenting statements came from within URWP calling dibs on Education Ministry, party co-leaders slam those who would 'divide' religious Zionism

With only one of their preferred jobs still available, URWP leaders issue anonymous remarks calling dibs on Education Ministry

First openly gay MK in a right-wing party replaces Ayelet Shaked in ministerial reshuffle; Smotrich, passed over, accuses Nenanyahu of slighting religions Zionists

Jewish Home, National Union, New Right reportedly reach initial understandings, with Peretz or Shaked leading merged slate; New Right denies report, but adds its still early

After failing to make it into Knesset and being fired in cabinet shakeup, outgoing justice minister tells colleagues, 'I intend to return'

Party sources say Netanyahu won't allow MK who touts religious law for Israel to have portfolio, claim his remarks help Liberman