MK Oded Forer says PM is caving to ultra-Orthodox whims, forcing new polls; Likud's Elkin accuses Yisrael Beytenu of 'deceit'

Candidate from slate that failed to cross Knesset threshold in April vote says faction will form new alliances if country goes to the polls again

Basel Ghattas exits Gilboa Prison after completing sentence given as part of plea bargain for using position to smuggle phones and notes to Palestinian security inmates

Netanyahu's party vows to take first step on Monday to trigger fresh elections; Liberman insists he won't avert snap polls by joining coalition

Large police force searching for missing people, who were last seen departing the shore at 3 p.m.

Top-secret operation to raid Tehran warehouse and spirit out thousands of documents thought to have contributed to US decision to leave nuclear deal

Yisrael Beytenu leader reportedly met twice recently with outgoing justice minister; poll said to show partnership would double Liberman's current Knesset strength

Imaging scan reveals cracked shell not as serious as having to give birth. Treated and released to lay her eggs

Widespread abuse of 2017 legislation requiring employers to deposit 20% of paychecks sees asylum seekers struggling to make ends meet, unable to withdraw funds when leaving country

PM summons potential coalition partners in bid to ink last-minute deal, as Yisrael Beytenu and the ultra-Orthodox parties clash over Haredi draft