The Religious Zionism leader's political ascent has been marked by extreme positions from the start. He now stands on the cusp of having the ability to realize his far-right vision

Yamina lawmaker moving to Gantz's party also reportedly wanted commitment that Shaked would oppose Netanyahu being first in any potential rotation deal, which she also rejected

Netanyahu has no coalition without Naftali Bennett. Neither does Gideon Sa'ar. The fight is on

Right-wing union that ran together in previous election now looks set to launch separate slates, with Bennett looking to expand party's appeal

As poll shows religious right-wing party would gain 2 seats if it dropped Smotrich's National Union, the 2 constituent factions prepare to launch separate campaigns

Yamina chairman claims right-wing has won vote after exit polls show gains for Likud, vows national religious alliance will remain united after election

Ultranationalist slate led by activist-attorney Itamar Ben Gvir also includes mother of terror victim, ex-staffer for disqualified lawmaker and secular farmer from Golan Heights

Ben Gvir lashes Peretz for breaking their electoral pact to join national-religious alliance; Netanyahu ally: Bennett nearly fired as defense chief for refusing union

National religious parties return to nearly identical formula from September election as Rafi Peretz caves to pressure and breaks pact with Otzma Yehudit

Noting Otzma Yehudit candidate has a photo of killer Goldstein in his living room, New Right chairman says Likud should take in far-right slate if it's worried about wasting votes