PM's office had not confirmed trip, but diplomats were gearing for premier to attend ceremonies honoring Japan's emperor day before deadline to form coalition

Netanyahu said to intend to attend ceremonies honoring Japan's Naruhito and meet PM Abe, one day before his deadline for building a coalition

As political affiliations become increasingly fluid, large parties may do well to pay heed to an Israeli hi-tech maven's statistical analysis of who is voting for whom -- and why

Netanyahu has headed a caretaker government for months, and his wiggle room to act on diplomatic or military matters may be further curtailed with each day

Netanyahu's MKs still pledge loyalty, but the inconclusive election result may yet prompt them to commit regicide. Predicts one analyst: 'They won’t stay on the Likud-Titanic'

Israelis respond with snark to PM's video cautioning supporters not to be complacent

In the run-up to Sept. 17, many Israelis of all stripes are wondering whether their elected officials even care about them anymore. At 4 very different locales, we found out why

President says he will do everything he can to prevent a third quick-fire election, expresses 'surprise' over Netanyahu's maneuvering to call September ballot

In remarks seemingly aimed at Netanyahu, president implores Israelis 'not to believe the incitement and the personal attacks' from politicians

Thousands have joined political parties in time for September 17 vote, aiming to leverage the animal rights community's growing social presence into political power that bites