TV survey gives PM's Likud party 40 seats if elections held today; Blue and White would get 12, fewer than Gantz's former allies in Yesh Atid-Telem

While others were distracted by annexations, rotations and newfangled ministries, Shas and UTJ quietly won control over key ministries and major bottlenecks of economic policy

A rundown of the distribution of portfolios in the new cabinet and top Knesset positions

Chaim Kanievsky and Gershon Edelstein, who reportedly previously disagreed on matter, tell their Lithuanian sect studies to be held as normally as possible from home

Statement warning government against 'foot dragging' in finding a solution to coronavirus closures of religious institutions comes amid report of unprecedented split among leaders

Move comes after president said he'll return mandate to Knesset without tasking anyone if no deal by Monday; petition seeks to take PM out of running due to his corruption charges

The principal reason ultra-Orthodox politicians exist is to safeguard the well-being of their insular constituents. When that became a life-or-death mission, they let us all down

Officials interview minister, who tested positive Wednesday, about his whereabouts in recent days; sources close to UTJ head deny he flouted guidelines with indoor group prayer

With 97% of count predicting PM-led political bloc slightly short of 61 seats, Likud leader sits down with party chiefs, who vow to form right-wing government

Official ballot count begins, set to extend throughout night; Netanyahu declares 'gigantic victory' for Israel