Netanyahu reportedly halts bill because it would touch contentious judge selection panel; MK Milwidsky on Tuesday requested to pull offending clause

Survey finds National Unity would be Knesset's largest party, winning 28 seats, compared to Likud's 26; plurality only supports reform if there's widespread support

Prime minister charges activists constantly switching message to ensure there's 'not one moment of peace'; Likud MKs demand boost in security due to protests

As final budget votes begin in Knesset, government secures critical support for two-year, trillion-shekel plan

Most ruling party members have long-shunned visits to the holy site, both for security and religious reasons, but a new breed of Likud MKs are following the lead of the far-right

In scathing attack, Modiin Mayor Haim Bibas says coalition 'launched every move on the wrong foot'; criticizes judicial overhaul push, tax redirection plan

Smotrich looking to compel cities to end strike that has shuttered schools and services in dozens of towns; Labor MK threatens to go to court, says move discriminates against Arabs

Cites including Tel Aviv, Holon, Ashdod, Haifa shut schools, halt garbage collection and welfare services; ex-welfare minister: Many areas need aid, but not with 'ugly highjacking'

Coalition plans to create a tax fund that will draw resources from wealthier communities and redistribute them to poor or more far-flung localities

Head of Arab party says justice minister has sought his backing for controversial legislation, but reiterates he would 'never support things that will harm the democratic model'