Party chief Nitzan Horowitz insists situation won’t cause fall of gov’t ahead of Sunday meeting with Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi, who pledges 'we'll find a solution to the crisis'

Esawi Frej says he's 'angry, disappointed and embarrassed' by Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi's surprise move, predicts she won't oppose minority gov't in backing bill to hold new elections

Rinawie Zoabi insists she's not walking back resignation, but acknowledges that she doesn't want to see Netanyahu return to power and may cooperate with coalition from opposition

But Sami Abou Shahadeh's colleague Ahmad Tibi is reportedly in talks with Lapid to throw coalition a lifeline and ostensibly prevent another election

Rinawie Zoabi won't rule out resigning from Knesset, which would return seat to Meretz; says will support coalition 'for now'; Horowitz said to have 'long, good' talks with MK

Hundreds from across the political spectrum pay last respects to activist who championed the rights of the most vulnerable in society, who died Sunday at 65

Tributes pour in from across the political spectrum for former lawmaker who championed the rights of the most vulnerable in society

After weeks of extensive negotiations, controversial legislation expected to pass tonight with help from opposition; Ra'am to vote against, even if bill becomes a confidence vote

'It is a great privilege to be the first Arab woman to serve in such a senior diplomatic role,' says Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi; move seen as also shoring up coalition stability

Yisrael Beytenu member has long been government critic, didn't get expected portfolio; Meretz, Labor said to propose minimum wage hike for ending opposition to IDF pension bill