National Religious party says it is sorry if anyone was offended, claims chairman's comments were twisted; but Zman Yisrael recording backs up original report

In campaign speech in synagogue, defense minister also says ultra-Orthodox parties will accept any policy as long as they get money; vows not to join Blue and White government

Exposé says that when he was defense minister, office of secularist right-wing leader issued draft exemptions in breach of rules; Liberman denies it

Yisrael Beytenu leader accuses PM and Blue and White chief of playing 'blame game,' says his comment he would sign support for both was gambit to push unity

Shas and Yisraeli Beytenu leaders accuse each other of seeking to extort benefits for their constituencies in their talks with potential government partners

Yisrael Beytenu leader lists civil marriage, public transport on Saturdays, and the abolishing of law against Shabbat trading as his 'minimum' requirements for joining coalition

Yisrael Beytenu chief says PM is 'always giving in to ultra-Orthodox' on religion and state; Likud's Miki Zohar calls for Netanyahu-Liberman talks to make deal

Majority of Jewish residents of Israel want governing coalition to support religious freedom, back separation of religion and state

As secular voters complain of 'overboard' religious coercion, it appears Netanyahu's iron-clad alliance with ultra-Orthodox parties has cost him politically

Suspect's mother says her son was stuck at home babysitting so he gave his identity card to someone else, who was then arrested trying to use it at a polling station