Yoaz Hendel insists his statement on Israeli melting pot was not derisive, while right-wing and Arab politicians accuse him of racism and ignorance

Despite bump in support for Gantz and his allies, survey predicts Avigdor Liberman will retain his kingmaker status, potentially setting up further political stalemate

Blue and White No. 2 attacks Jewish Home head over deal, later cancelled, with Ben Gvir, who has portrait of 1994 Hebron attack perpetrator in home; Peretz denies supporting killer

But release of US proposal, indictment of Netanyahu fail to break deadlock between rival Knesset blocs in trio of pre-election surveys

Move would likely challenge Blue and White's rivals on the right, who have come out in support of proposal but oppose its offering of a state to Palestinians

US official tells Reuters that proposal won't be released ahead of US president's meetings with Gantz and Netanyahu to ensure he has their support before details announced

Defense minister says his Yamina party will 'emphatically' reject a Palestinian state, calls for government to apply sovereignty over settlements next week

Bennett, Shaked say purported deal presents opportunities, vow to prevent establishment of Palestinian state; left-wing leaders express alarm, dismay

Days after cancelling criticized agreement with Otzma Yehudit despite vowing he wouldn't, Rafi Peretz says he wants to rehabilitate his national religious party

Miki Zohar defends idea of Likud working to arrange a cabinet post for Otzma Yehudit leader in exchange for him leaving the race, saying right-wing majority otherwise impossible