Pending charges against Haredi minister tied to allegations he sought to block extradition of accused pedophile Malka Leifer, prevent closure of a deli cited for health violations

In bid to prevent Lapid forming government, Netanyahu calls on right-wing rivals to block a 'left-wing' coalition with Yesh Atid; UTJ and Shas chiefs join PM in show of opposition

Mandelblit expected to indict minister on fraud, breach of trust for pressuring staffers to alter conclusions of psychiatric evaluations, block extradition of alleged pedophile

Lamenting political situation that has forced 4 rounds of voting in 2 years, president says power to influence is in hands of public; Netanyahu calls day a 'festival of democracy'

Moshe Gafni to take over at helm of ultra-Orthodox party, with Litzman in second spot; Shas No. 2 Yitzhak Cohen to retire from politics

Officer says she feared for her life as ultra-Orthodox mob surrounded her police vehicle; yeshiva affiliated with rioters condemns incident but hints that police had instigated it

Litzman accuses law enforcement of 'collective punishment' after violence over lockdown left 7 officers injured; police say cops were 'brutally attacked'; PM condemns rioters

As talk of elections ramps up, Yamina leader’s growing popularity is drawing attention. But is he a real contender for the throne, or just a way to express frustration with the PM?

Gantz had refused to approve MK remaining full minister without approval of his own demands, including passage of budget and series of senior appointments

United Torah Judaism's spiritual leader had put kibosh on his return to government, but apparently relented after Shas replacement resigned last week