Former leader of religious kibbutz movement and son of settlement group founder will be only religious Zionist in realistic spot on list, as faction scrambles for right-wing votes

Defense minister says relationship with PA president necessary due to 'complex security and political reality'; Yad Vashem chairman decries politicization of controversy

Communications minister Yoaz Hendel claims plan to roll out cables for high-speed internet is on track; local internet speeds remain average

Hendel says former PM needs to be 'pensioned off, sitting in Hawaii drinking a shake,' while Shaked says there is no unity government without Likud under Netanyahu

Party refugees have the potential to tip election outcome, but many are waiting to see party slates to decide – likely skewing political polls

Faction leaders Shaked and Hendel unify to raise both of their political fortunes, and their unity government appeal might put them in position to crown Israel's next leader

TV survey gives combined Yamina-Derech Eretz slate 4 seats, potentially helping Netanyahu get to 61; Smotrich and Ben Gvir running separately would gain more seats than if united

Heads of Yamina and Derech Eretz parties say they will shoot for a unity government that includes both Netanyahu-led Likud and center-left, but not Arabs

New rules enabling customers to discreetly transfer their phones from a restricted device to a smart one faces opposition from religious authorities

Netanyahu promises 'full peace agreement' with Saudi Arabia if elected; Druze Likud MK fumes at low slot for 'minorities' representative; Hendel in talks with Shaked