Judge rebuffs petition claiming news network operates as Likud propaganda arm, cites importance of 'freedom of political expression' during election cycle

Reporter says cameraman held up for two hours for 'unknown reasons'; Lapid's office responds that he shouted at security personnel and left of his own accord

Rami Ben Yehuda caught on camera punching demonstrators gathered against ex-premier near Jerusalem; party says it 'does not accept violence'

Center-right party envisages partnership between parties that are unwilling to sit with each other, claims defense minister is only person that can form government

'We have no idea who spread this nonsense,' Lapid's party says after Balad chief accused PM of orchestrating Arab-majority alliance's split

Party says post written by outside group, takes it down; Lapid calls out Netanyahu for taking any opportunity to 'incite and divide'

PM's party retains many of its 26 sitting politicians in realistic spots, not adding any heavy hitters; Lapid says Netanyahu sold out Haredi children's futures

Number of female lawmakers is expected to drop, with few named so far to party lists; Lapid accuses right-wing religious parties of wanting to keep women away from power

A founding member of Lapid's 10-year-old 'political startup,' MK says his party has learned from experience, while power has ‘confused’ Likud and Netanyahu has rendered it extreme

PM doesn't rule out partnership with Arab-majority party if it changes tune, says unity on the left 'incredibly important'