PM hits back at opposition, asserts emerging agreement over gas fields fully meets Israel's needs; justice minister assures MKs pact will be brought to Knesset for approval

New framework for pardons gives special consideration to the elderly, those with special needs who contributed to country's security, rehabilitated adults convicted as minors

At campaign rally, former prime minister says Central Elections Committee decision to bar Amichai Chikli from running is political and aimed at bringing down the right-wing bloc

Prime minister slated to offer 'hope and vision through strength'; right-wing ministers criticize intended remarks, while lawmakers from left support move and urge talks with Abbas

Center-right party envisages partnership between parties that are unwilling to sit with each other, claims defense minister is only person that can form government

Justice minister says that even after splitting from the more hardline Balad, party heads Odeh and Tibi have 'extremist' views; says only option is Gantz-led broad unity government

In rare revelation of stance on a controversial issue, former IDF chief backs dismantling illegal Homesh outpost, pans far-right lawmakers leading Israel toward 'disaster'

Defense minister says options are a government under himself or Netanyahu, or 6th election; several current MKs not in realistic contention, including Gantz's current faction chief

Political writer Tal Schneider discusses the latest IDF chief to enter politics; military correspondent Emanuel Fabian looks at rising entries and exits in the Strip

Starting of National Unity's campaign, Benny Gantz insists he can help form a moderate, stable government