Noting Otzma Yehudit candidate has a photo of killer Goldstein in his living room, New Right chairman says Likud should take in far-right slate if it's worried about wasting votes

Gadi Yevarkan had threatened to defect to the rival Likud party if he was not given a higher place on the electoral roster

Netanyahu reportedly warns Bennett he could lose his defense minister post if New Right does not agree to joint slate with Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit

Smotrich's National Union party says Jewish Home walked back deal to dissolve respective central committees, form new body; latter denies claim, accuses other of not telling truth

With 49 days till election, survey shows Blue and White expanding gap on Likud, but at expense of satellite parties, while right-wing religious parties appear stronger when divided

Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked’s party says it won't merge with others ahead of March elections, saying there's room for 2 national religious parties to Likud's right

A successor in the cabinet likely won't be named for another six months; spokesman says Kahlon wants to spend time with family

With only two days left until slates close for March election, small parties seek alliance to prevent loss of votes, but it is unclear if they can bridge their differences in time

Israeli TV says finance minister expected to end his political career when next Knesset sworn in; has previously denied reports of plans to leave politics

As PM looks to grow size of his bloc, news site says his party has conducted polls to see how a unity list would fare in March 2 vote; Bennett, Smotrich discuss joint run