Ally-turned-challenger of PM blasts 'cult of personality' surrounding him, appears to assail pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol

Recent polls show defense minister under the electoral threshold after pulling his Telem faction out of Lapid's Yesh Atid

Right-wing party heads slam New Hope leader as part of 'failed' unity government; Bennett raps Netanyahu for legitimizing Ra'am party, alleging it's 'Hamas's sister organization'

Former diplomat is hawkish on security issues and pro-settlement, liberal in other areas; previously failed to enter Knesset with Jewish Home

Unlike previous centrist adversaries of the prime minister, the latest contender reconfigures the political playing field by 'attacking from the right'

PM's main challenger says everyone 'from the president to police to the Election Committee' are relentlessly targeted under his rule; warns US Capitol scenes underline dangers

Prime minister praises under-fire Trump during meeting with US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, who is en route to the Persian Gulf

After lengthy delay, PM joins chorus of politicians denouncing assault on the US Capitol, says American democracy will prevail; his office later says he also praised the president

New Hope party leader says partnership with left-wing Meretz 'unlikely' after March elections

Netanyahu given ok to pick 6 names to freshen up slate; said to want ex-Health Ministry DG Moshe Bar Siman-Tov; anti-PM parties heading for majority, but would they join forces?