Islamist party leader says he is 'worried' by apparent new government, which is set to include members of the far-right

Exit polls show Ra'am, Hadash-Ta'al crossing electoral threshold and Balad on the cusp as some voice fear over Religious Zionism's strong showing

A day before election, Likud leader asserts he'll maintain Temple Mount status quo, denies 2021 coalition talks with Arab party, pledges to quash bills that would affect his trial

Even generous forecasts cap neglected minority's turnout at 50%, but Balad's breakaway from Hadash-Ta'al offers those who refuse to cooperate with government a new political home

One poll finds 49% of Arab Israelis likely to cast ballot, while another suggests figure as high as 70%, both in contrast to past studies predicting well under half will vote

Campaign is somewhat lackluster nationwide, but apathy especially acute among Arab minority where turnout is feared to be low

'You'll see that Likud will ultimately sit with the Arabs,' says Ali Salem, who is considered close to the opposition chief; Likud: 'A complete lie'

Ra'am chair blames former PM for crime wave, empowering far-right MK Itamar Ben Gvir, and criticizes former partners Ayman Odeh and Ahmad Tibi for voting with opposition

Environment reporter Sue Surkes on complex nature of tree planting in arid lands, tips to decrease holiday waste; political correspondent Tal Schneider on election legal petitions

Drama over rotation deal splinters party into Hadash-Ta'al and Balad, in move that could help Netanyahu back to power; Labor and Meretz finalize independent runs, rebuffing Lapid