Pro-cannabis party says two slates have agreed to unite in principle, but notes that Bennett's popularity pales compared to Feiglin's

Netanyahu said to back a bill softening laws on marijuana consumption ahead of elections; Likud also announces new adviser to target Russian-speaking voters

The pro-marijuana, libertarian head of Zehut says unlike URWP, New Right strikes the best balance to appeal to wider Israeli public

Majority of constituents want to see all their parties united on one list, including the far-right Otzma Yehudit

Reprising his party after its failure in April's poll, the outgoing education minister promises 'more modesty' in the next round

As small right-wing parties look to merge, URWP MK says he would consider placing justice minister on slate, but not as leader; PM said to dismiss reserving Likud slot for Shaked

Zehut party head says he held 'long and positive' talk with New Right leader, calls for further partnerships with like-minded politicians

Zehut leader vows to learn lessons of his failure in April; will clarify party is right-wing, open to merging with other slates

Police say they have completed their probe into Telegrass network, a month after arresting 42 suspected members in several countries

While the nerves of some politicians were taut to breaking point as they waited all day to hear their fates, they and us reporters could only sit and wait for tidbits of news