The ever-affable president is facing a quandary that has forced him to jump into the middle of a fierce battle for control

The secular Arab nationalist party is opposed to exclusively Jewish statehood, has long courted controversy with members such as Azmi Bishara, Hanin Zoabi and Basel Ghattas

Aaed Kayal says alliance of Arab-majority factions used PM's anti-Arab statements against him, driving up turnout

Unity government? Liberman plus the religious right? Gantz getting Arab support? With inconclusive results, someone will have to compromise to avoid 3rd elections in a year

Party leaders predict end of Netanyahu's term as premier, say Likud leader helped spur vote by casting aspersions on Arab community

A dozen voters say PM's failed bid to place cameras in polling booths didn't deter them, but worry not enough others showing up to cast ballots

Opposition figures brand Netanyahu a 'loser,' boycott vote on law that would allow parties to bring recording devices into polling places

Bennett has the power to unilaterally split party from Yamina alliance, which could spell a political catch 22 for the former justice minister, leaving her in the cold

Dan Shapiro says he hoped to provide 'some balance' to tour; US congresswoman wanted to sit down with security officials, MKS, source says

Decision marks official reconstitution of coalition of the four Arab-majority parties which split into two alliances before last national vote in April