Criminal investigation urged into deputy minister behind talks; New Hope MK said planning to seek Knesset debate on reported bid to get Abbas to push Arab Israelis to vote Likud

Both right-wing party leaders say centrist Yesh Atid can still join potential coalition

New Hope leader calls on PM to fire MK behind talks, amid reports Ramallah fears someone further right than Netanyahu could take power in Israel

MK Fateen Mulla reportedly in contact with Ramallah officials regarding encouraging Arab Israelis to back the PM in March election; PA said to fear an even more hawkish leader

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Just as race to White House was seen as a choice of Trump or anyone else, Israelis are largely divided over whether or not long-time leader Netanyahu can remain in office

New Hope says it only engaged with 4 consultants, and further cooperation is under review; co-founder of political action organization faces misconduct allegations

Former consul to New York Dani Dayan claims New Hope, to the right of Likud on many issues, can repair bipartisan ties in Washington that he says the premier drove into the dirt

By now, few will be swayed by the premier's graft cases, so parties are focusing on his handling of the pandemic instead, as polls show that tiny moves can trigger tectonic shifts

Health minister says those working in education who refuse to be inoculated may have to pay for a virus test every 48 hours, warns of fines for businesses that violate lockdown