Netanyahu ally also said to inform Smotrich he was passed over for Justice Ministry because it is key to the premier's future

Majority of constituents want to see all their parties united on one list, including the far-right Otzma Yehudit

After dissenting statements came from within URWP calling dibs on Education Ministry, party co-leaders slam those who would 'divide' religious Zionism

Jewish Home, National Union, New Right reportedly reach initial understandings, with Peretz or Shaked leading merged slate; New Right denies report, but adds its still early

In terse tweet, PM says country will not become a 'halacha state,' after hardline political ally urged restoring 'the Torah justice system'

Country should go back to 'days of King David,' because religious law is 'far superior' to the current legal system, URWP co-leader claims

Reprising his party after its failure in April's poll, the outgoing education minister promises 'more modesty' in the next round

Leader of New Right party, which tanked in April election, meets with Zehut leader Feiglin, will powwow with URWP chair, and is courting the far-right Otzma Yehudit

Likud holding negotiations with several parties as it looks to secure government agreement before May 28 cutoff

Settler leader heading delegation of right-wing lawmakers calls on Netanyahu to stop 'hiding behind the Americans' and rebuild four northern West Bank towns