Polls aired by major TV networks show Likud at top but without enough allies for a government; nearly half of respondents to Channel 12 survey want Netanyahu back as PM

In political earthquake, Bennett and Lapid admit efforts to salvage government have been 'exhausted'; will deliver primetime televised statement, as Israel faces new elections

Rights groups have long complained of restrictions on those fleeing violence; some 90 LGBT Palestinians have received temporary permits to seek refuge in Israel

Party reportedly will pull back proposal if it sees it will not be able to get a majority; reports say move may be an attempt to pressure Yamina's Orbach to fully leave coalition

Report says lawmaker was promised 19th spot on Likud's electoral slate for next election, plus a ministerial role; coalition fears Knesset dispersal vote next week

Yarom Ariav tells Knesset committee that fund ready to start investing first billion shekels from energy extraction in exchange-traded notes, won't put money in oil and gas firms

Justice minister vows to torpedo proposal, which he says will 'eliminate' the court's independence; warns a Netanyahu government will endanger Israeli democracy

New Hope leader thinks other party heads in flailing coalition should start cracking the whip with rebel MKs; dismisses idea that only its left wing is being required to compromise

Political correspondent Carrie Keller-Lynn tries to make sense of Knesset chaos; diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on what's in a label and what Baltic states learn from Israel

Report says Idit Silman told coalition figure that she'll release files on Nir Orbach if Bennett's party seeks to punish her for defecting: 'He'll come out of this finished'