Hardline ex-defense minister has relied on support from Russian-speaking Israelis, but polls show his refusal to capitulate to demands of religious parties is widening his appeal

Deputy health minister attacks Blue and White leadership in harsh terms after the centrist party rules out coalition with ultra-Orthodox

Yisrael Beytenu leader says he doesn't trust ballot counts in those communities, wants surveillance at all voting locations across the country

After rules changed in wake of measles outbreak, students have 14 days from the start of school to prove they received the first dose of each immunization

Yisrael Beytenu chief also attacks right-wing religious politicians as false messiahs who want to return Israel to 'an absurd and unbearable reality'

Party MK Oded Forer tells TV news he will ask Central Elections Committee to take measure, says rumors of 'dead people' casting ballots demands preventative action

Bnei Brak resident thanks God for the windfall after deciding on a whim to buy a scratch ticket for first time in his life

Ultra-Orthodox officials celebrate as hundreds attend segregated Motty Steinmetz performance in Afula; dozens briefly squabble with Tiberias mayor who tries to protest event

Judge recommends compromise in which amphitheater be split in three for Wednesday's event, with a woman's section above a men's section, as well as a mixed area; mayor rejects idea

Mandelblit says he will hold a meeting to outline rules; Nazareth District Court, in call for compromise, advocates separate and mixed seating areas at Afula concert