'We need the Haredim with us,' says senior source in the centrist party after Yesh Atid leader slams Haredi draft law, stipends

Senior lawmakers ask why thousands of permits were suddenly issued for preparations to be made for song contest final event while the Saturday sun is still in the sky

Yisrael Beytenu says its leader and PM discussed 'preservation of the status quo on issues of religion and state'; but party's demands still at odds with ultra-Orthodox

Just before MKs are sworn in to 21st Knesset, Yisrael Beytenu chair says he's ready to remain in opposition if 'key issues' not resolved

Head of Yachad party, seen as taking away right-wing votes if it ran, claims Netanyahu assured him ministerial role if he withdrew and UTJ got at least 8 seats, according to report

Proposed legislation on army conscription has emerged as biggest obstacle to Netanyahu's coalition-building, with Avigdor Liberman insisting on current version of bill

Amended numbers released by elections committee bring Netanyahu's party to parity with Blue and White; results to be presented to president Wednesday

With eight of 11 parties having presented their recommendations to Rivlin, premier wins support of 61 MKs in the 120-seat Knesset

Secularist Yisrael Beytenu leader vows to hold the line against Orthodox parties over religious issues, even at price of coalition

If confirmed, gain for ultra-Orthodox party would put Netanyahu's Likud and Gantz's Blue and White neck and neck, with 35 seats each