In 'emergency conference' at the Knesset, lawmakers from across the political spectrum say revoking the 'grandchild clause' would profoundly damage the Israel-Diaspora relationship

Haredi parties said to demand measure to overturn High Court rulings that accepted conversions performed by other established communities; Reform movement slams proposal

Politicians from outgoing coalition say PM-designate putting Avi Maoz in charge of Israel's Jewish identity is a 'slap in the face,' could 'plunge Israel into the abyss'

Labor's Kariv says party will demand pluralistic policies in coalition deals; Religious Zionism's Ohad Tal presents friendlier face to Jews abroad, but can't back it up with plans

Labor chief already under fire for seeking to run TA light rail on Jewish day of rest; Likud's Karhi charges transportation minister joins ranks of 'greatest oppressors of Israel'

School principal defends invite to Itamar Ben Gvir, says high schoolers learning about democratic process; Labor MK says racist views have become normalized

Neophyte lawmakers Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv, Efrat Reitan, Ram Shefa, and Emilie Moatti at top of roster behind party leader Merav Michaeli

Bill barring indicted person from forming government gets coalition backing, though legal adviser raises concerns over proximity to election; earliest possible vote Wednesday

Legally questionable maneuver by Labor MK aimed at keeping Orbach from dragging feet to give alternate government a chance; panel will also discuss bill barring Netanyahu as PM

Man, 21, originally from Europe, allegedly sent death threats referring to 2015 murder of Shira Banki; over 2,400 officers deployed for march, 180 potential attackers identified