Otzma Yehudit chief's office refuses to name any diplomats he's been in contact with; missions indicate clear reluctance to meet prospective incoming far-right minister

Far-right leader seeks legislation that would only accept conversions performed 'in accordance with Jewish law' for citizenship, overturning High Court ruling

Amos Gilad claims Religious Zionism chair planned terror attacks along major highway to protest 2005 Gaza disengagement, fears he could upend situation in northern West Bank

Eisenkot warns far-right MK's lack of experience, hardline views will 'create chaotic environment'; Ex-Shin Bet official says he protested Gaza withdrawal via non-democratic means

As Herzog's consultations end, Likud chief gets backing of 64 MKs; both Arab parties decline to endorse anyone for prime minister; coalition negotiations continue

As president's consultations near end, Otzma Yehudit chief says he'll work for entire country but 'there should be order'; Noam, UTJ back Netanyahu, Ra'am refuses to support anyone

Public rebuke by State Department spokesman is first by Biden official aimed at far-right lawmaker Ben Gvir, who is aiming to become next police minister

Far-right lawmaker publishes speech he intends to give at memorial service for slain ultra-nationalist rabbi and former MK; insist he is more moderate than his mentor

Yisrael Beytenu declines to endorse candidate; United Torah Judaism lawmakers vow to block changes to status quo on Temple Mount after president's hot mic warning about Ben Gvir

Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses Netanyahu's evolving government and the US midterm election results as environment writer Sue Surkes reports from Sharm el Sheikh