Holiest site in Judaism has been closed to Jewish visitors since May 10, when clashes between police and Palestinian rioters at compound led Hamas to set off 11-day conflict

In reversal, Netanyahu ally Moshe Gafni tells PM the formation of a commission is the 'correct way' to proceed; Yesh Atid will seek to fast-track bill to establish committee

In bid to prevent Lapid forming government, Netanyahu calls on right-wing rivals to block a 'left-wing' coalition with Yesh Atid; UTJ and Shas chiefs join PM in show of opposition

United Torah Judaism leader says pilgrimage site, where 45 were crushed to death two days ago, has been neglected by politicians since 'the establishment of the state'

In letter to PM, ex-commanders say independent investigation needed to prevent future calamities; one says festivities should be halted for 4-5 years until proper safety in place

Premier says 'moment of truth' has come for Yamina leader, claims 'overwhelming majority of the public' supports bid to hold an election for premier

MK Pindros: 'Not an ideal situation to rely on party that supports terror'; but Gafni hits out at Smotrich, saying his refusal may lead to anti-religious government, 5th elections

UTJ's Degel HaTorah says it's making every effort to avoid 5th election and to form coalition with 'the right-wing and traditional bloc,' but doesn't explicitly endorse Likud chief

Though ultra-Orthodox Shas and UTJ are expected to keep their Knesset strength, they had expected a better showing; 'He walked all over us,' one MK says of PM

Ultra-Orthodox UTJ leader calls Yisrael Beytenu chief an 'anti-Semite' in a heated war of words on election day