Legislation seen as potential attempt to bar Arab parties from running; MK asserts he submitted it only to expose hypocrisy of opposition, but has yet to withdraw it

Government will rule for 4-year term if it manages to weather political storms; Israel held 5 elections in past 4 years

Eliyahu Revivo suggests a political appointee as key body's chair instead of a Supreme Court justice; backtracks after strong rebuke, including from coalition

Baharav-Miara said to tell Netanyahu approval needed from Central Elections Committee; Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, Smotrich's Religious Zionism say will operate separately in Knesset

Central Elections Committee head Orly Adas says incidents were not dramatic and dealt with, as Likud leader tries to cast doubt on ballots cast for Arab parties

New mothers join other hospital patients and staff exercising civic right at Sheba Medical Center, while family members are forced to find voting solutions elsewhere

Central Elections Committee chief Yitzhak Amit rules that party must pay damages to two organizations - Standing Together and Zazim - after petition struck down

Committee chair says change would require Knesset legislation; Critics slam Likud for trying to limit ability of disabled to vote; party says loophole exploited by others

Central Bureau of Statistics figures Jews make up 77% of voters, Arabs 17%

From the casting of the ballot to its arrival at the Central Elections Committee, Israel uses a variety of means to make sure the results of the elections can't be disputed