Haredi and secularist extremism, as well as the alleged involvement of a former politician with a criminal record, are muddying the lakeside city's political waters

Interior Ministry appoints new city council that will run northern town for next three years before new election called

Police detain 1 suspect for assaulting Ron Cobi, who has drawn ire of ultra-Orthodox community for easing Shabbat restrictions

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