But negotiations with Religious Zionism appear to remain stalled amid numerous disagreements

Army Radio police correspondent Hadas Shtaif barred from reporting on bombings for a day after suggesting that Otzma Yehudit chief's visits to Temple Mount could spark attacks

Likud says the 'public expects' differences to be set aside to quickly form government and fight terror, Smotrich urges Netanyahu to convene party heads

Smotrich's party says Netanyahu backed out of deal on division of portfolios, while latter denies, says PM-designate offered Smotrich to serve as treasury chief for half a term

Either Yoav Kisch or Ofir Akunis said in line for role of Knesset speaker; UTJ reportedly to get Housing Ministry -- one of 7 ministries to be controlled by Haredi parties

Arieh Amit warns of danger if open-fire rules altered by politician, says reforms will make commissioner a 'puppet'; Asad Hefetz: The police, unlike the army, must be independent

Servicewoman alleges 17-year-old headbutted her and hit her with a stick; remand extended of another man suspect for assaulting a border police officer

In emerging breakthrough in coalition negotiations, defense portfolio to be held by Netanyahu's party; Shas leader Deri to return to Interior Ministry, TV news says

Rabbi Rick Jacobs says 'unimaginable' that Otzma Yehudit leader, Bezalel Smotrich of Religious Zionsim will be 'face of modern Israel,' warns Washington officials may not meet them

After running in a technical alliance during the election, far-right parties officially split apart as Knesset activity set to begin