New TV polls show hardline coalition with just 54 seats, down 10 from November vote, and opposition headed by Gantz with at least 61 seats, if Israelis go to the polls yet again

Party leader Liberman clashes with ultra-Orthodox Yinon Azoulay over education standards; MK Forer asks Knesset Speaker to remove Azoulay from chair of House Ethics Committee

Yisrael Beytenu head says Netanyahu government's subsidies will doom many to remain in poverty; predicts UTJ, Otzma Yehudit will get 'backdoor' funds

Within a few years, two homes on same Ashkelon street destroyed by direct rocket hits from Gaza; 9 months after last major flareup, no improvement in Ashkelon shelter situation

Former finance minister says negotiations serve Netanyahu's efforts to pass budget, dent international opposition to his efforts to neuter the judiciary

At weekly faction meetings, opposition leaders urge Haredi community to embrace national service or risk deepening an 'open wound' in society

Yesh Atid, National Unity argue that issue was mentioned by president when he laid out framework for negotiations; coalition rejects idea, claims no time

Spokesman says dialogue held in a ‘positive atmosphere'; more opposition parties expected to join Wednesday; but protest leaders excoriate talks under current conditions

Transportation minister says works planned for Saturdays to be spread across weekdays, while key safety works will continue as planned; predecessor decries 'surrender to blackmail'

The former minister and erstwhile top aide to the premier says Netanyahu's wife routinely intervened in senior appointments