PM relinquishes his right-wing agenda for political stability and personal immunity, while Gantz secures a veto on conservative policies while backing off long-term policy goals

Party source accuses Netanyahu of 'betrayal' amid reports it will be cut from 3 ministers to 1; Ayelet Shaked says she hopes PM won't 'break up' right-wing bloc

Transport minister tweets biblical verse: 'If you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides'

While some attribute bump for Likud to annexation pledges, others say it had to do with allegiance to premier, who is seen as being under attack

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

Yamina chairman claims right-wing has won vote after exit polls show gains for Likud, vows national religious alliance will remain united after election

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

After hard-fought campaign seen as referendum on longtime leader’s rule, Likud predicted to win 36-37 seats, significantly more than Gantz’s Blue and White, with 32-33

Bennett reveals during TV interview that IDF 'struck in Damascus' on November 12, an hour of attack in Gaza that touched off a round of violence

Channel 12 says defense minister left studio after refusing to address his inaccurate statistics on Gaza missiles; he claims interviewer trying to hurt his party ahead of election