Yisrael Beytenu leader criticized by right-wing politicians, who defend religious soldiers and say former defense minister should be 'ashamed'

Especially after this year's political shenanigans, the chaotic, tribal electoral system gets a bad rap; it is also the source of Israel's strength, solidarity and democracy

Yisrael Beytenu leader tells Zman Yisrael drafting ultra-Orthodox was always a priority; on whether he wants to be PM: 'I press on the gas pedal and go, and we will go where we go'

Yair Lapid says party will support canceling elections if Likud chooses another leader as talk of scrapping poll intensifies

Blue and White chief says no talks underway with Likud for unity government; Yisrael Beytenu: 'What is guiding Netanyahu is not the good of the nation but fear of losing power'

Netanyahu grasps that he can't form right-wing coalition without Yisrael Beytenu and therefore will rely on outside support from non-Zionist factions, former defense minister says

Yisrael Beytenu leader won't rule out recommending either Netanyahu or Gantz for PM after elections

Avigdor Liberman-led party claims conspiracy, alleged quid pro quo, as Ron Cobi launches long-shot Knesset bid to compete for same voters; Likud denies claim

Two election campaigns put Israel under an 'interim government' for almost all of 2019. What does that mean?

After Yisrael Beytenu chief calls for coalition without ultra-Orthodox, Blue and White No. 2 says prospective government 'the right thing for Israel'