Lapid pans government 'circus' over party leader's dismissal and Religious Zionism's boycott of cabinet meeting; Gantz laments that carrying out ruling became 'not so clear-cut'

Shas leader is vowing to keep championing 'the poorer echelons,' but he and his ultra-Orthodox colleagues do the opposite -- with calamitous consequences, as the PM well knows

Survey results aired on Channel 12 show 55% of ruling party backers hope legal overhaul laws pass, just 17% oppose pursuit; 40% want to push legislation through dialogue, talks

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'

UTJ had earlier demanded maintenance work on intercity rail system be halted on Jewish day of rest, asserting it violates religious status quo enshrined in coalition agreements

Likud-held Transportation Ministry officials refuse, warning of service delays if maintenance is pushed to weekdays

After meeting with Haredi faction heads, Likud's Karhi scraps moves aimed at integrating internet-less phones into wider telecoms market, delays plan to phase out of 2G, 3G service

A look at the ministers in Israel's 37th government from Likud and its far-right and ultra-Orthodox partners, and some of the newly created ministries

Agreement said to put Haredi MK Uri Maklev in charge of social equality for women, LGBTQ people; Goldknopf to be housing minister, Porush to helm Jerusalem Affairs Ministry

Bid by Haredi party leader who did not serve in military for spot on high level defense panel drew fire from partners, opposition