Yisrael Beytenu leader likens Likud leader's methods to Stalin's too; Lapid, Gantz disavow 'unacceptable comparison'; Likud party implies Liberman has mafia ties

Parties have been locked in fight over spots on slate with alliance projected to win 5-6 seats; Odeh says Lapid, Gantz 'will need to sweat a lot' to get Joint List's recommendation

Likud chair becomes one of only party heads to open social media accounts in Arabic, reportedly believing he'll either manage to gain support or drop Arab turnout across the board

Number of female lawmakers is expected to drop, with few named so far to party lists; Lapid accuses right-wing religious parties of wanting to keep women away from power

Miki Zohar defends controversial far-right MK but says he'll need to 'adjust' to Likud party; Otzma Yehudit leader praises racist rabbi Kahane as 'hero'

Moshe Klughaft says he was told of delay in appointment due to 'opposition from outside elements' -- in apparent reference to Netanyahu's son Yair

Finance minister claims opposition leader behind allegations he offered to pay for the murder of a police officer; Likud: Hope Liberman won't seek to have Netanyahu killed

David Amsalem demands to be justice minister if Netanyahu returns to power, advocating proposals that would curb court power and potentially allow ex-PM off graft trial

Former Israeli agent says Zionist Spirit leader is a 'proven patriot' who 'realizes the mistakes she made'; Likud MKs accuse her of manipulating him

Just 39% of community expected to cast their ballots in upcoming vote; if Balad splits from Joint List, party unlikely to cross threshold, possibly handing Likud majority support