Prominent ultra-Orthodox MK's threat to mayors could backfire, as factions mobilize to address what some see as a threat to the secular way of life

Proposal by ultra-Orthodox lawmakers calls for 15% of operating hours to be divided between men and women; opposition MKs slam move as establishing 'religious state'

Progressive religious voices denounce proposal, say it will have a 'boomerang effect' and drive people away from Judaism

United Torah Judaism MK says that party will 'not turn the other cheek' during upcoming municipal elections to 170 local leaders who signed on to letter

As Haredi factions return to power, can the inward-looking politics of yesteryear rise to the challenge of a community grown too big to live at someone else’s expense?

After meeting with Haredi faction heads, Likud's Karhi scraps moves aimed at integrating internet-less phones into wider telecoms market, delays plan to phase out of 2G, 3G service

Agreement said to put Haredi MK Uri Maklev in charge of social equality for women, LGBTQ people; Goldknopf to be housing minister, Porush to helm Jerusalem Affairs Ministry

Bid by Haredi party leader who did not serve in military for spot on high level defense panel drew fire from partners, opposition

Leaders eulogize spiritual leader of religious Zionist movement; Netanyahu laments 'great light' that has been extinguished

Degel HaTorah, one of UTJ's 2 factions, decries deal with 2nd faction Agudat Yisrael as ignoring crucial issues, opposes party chair Goldknopf serving on security cabinet