Yisrael Beytenu leader says will form a 'liberal-national' coalition after elections, slams PM's appointment of Russian adviser as 'insult to the intelligence' of immigrants

Yisrael Beytenu MK denounces military decision to confine soldier to army base for putting cheese and cold cuts on same shelf: 'We'll become the army for the defense of Jewish law'

Gil Messing rescinded his candidacy amid controversy over his role assisting police in a corruption investigation in 2015

Legislation on religion and state prevented the formation of a coalition, likely making the status quo a key issue in the coming vote

67-45 vote in favor of Netanyahu's pick viewed as loss for parties in what would have been the opposition

'If we have enough seats, we'll consider [the premiership],' Yisrael Beytenu chief says in TV interview, adding he'll support a right-wing -- but not 'Haredi' -- government

Tzachi Hanegbi says together, parties could have 'impressive achievements,' but Likud quickly distances itself from his statements

Foreign Minister Israel Katz says Yisrael Beytenu chief blew up coalition talks because he hoped to prevent PM from forming coalition

PM launches tirade against Yisrael Beytenu leader who thwarted his efforts to form government, accuses him of systemically destroying right-wing camp, says he ‘cannot be trusted’

Shas chairman says Yisrael Beytenu chief tried to extort Netanyahu with ‘delusional demands’ and used ultra-Orthodox public in bid to oust PM