Joint statement by left-wing parties stresses urgency of preventing the far-right from entering the government in upcoming election

Neophyte lawmakers Naama Lazimi, Gilad Kariv, Efrat Reitan, Ram Shefa, and Emilie Moatti at top of roster behind party leader Merav Michaeli

Labor, Yisrael Beytenu oppose Likud bid to raise public funding by NIS 30m, so issue goes to oversight panel; talks ongoing on aspects of dissolving Knesset Wednesday for elections

Opposition leader says he is 'very careful to keep the Sabbath' and his staff will learn to do better; Likud blames ‘technical error’ that led to publishing post before nightfall

After leaders of all 3 religious slates in bloc slam 'desecration' of Jewish day of rest, Likud apologizes for 'technical error' that led to statement's publishing before sundown

Former MK Omer Barlev wins most votes in election for party slate, he will be followed by Emilie Moatti and Rabbi Gilad Kariv; leader Merav Michaeli says party 'starting anew'

With party newly polling above the electoral threshold, some 45,000 members select who will run for seats in Knesset

Center-left party, having elected Merav Michaeli as its new leader on Sunday, is widely expected to merge with other slates within days of confirming lineup

Lawmaker tells his party colleagues he was unable to bridge 'deep gaps' in outlook, says setting out on a new path

Lawmaker leaves party after just 6 months in Knesset; announcement comes days after Gantz ousts 2 rebel lawmakers and amid reports he is mulling future