Ties between the prime minister and the former education minister have reportedly warmed considerably as they share strategies on current political gridlock

Netanyahu's son complains of 'dictatorship,' Smotrich warns of 'deep state' action; police say devices will only be examined with court order, and only for contacts tied to case

PM says country needs leadership to face 'growing security challenges,' but Blue and White chief accuses him of 'not seeking unity but immunity'

Former justice minister, whose New Right party didn't sign statement against joining minority coalition backed by the Joint List, says earlier document was enough

Bennett and Shaked refuse to sign onto PM initiative, calling it unnecessary; Gantz said prepared to accept Rivlin's Blue and White-Likud unity government proposal

Prime minister warns against 'ethnic cleansing' of minority in northern Syria, does not mention decision by US president that paved way for offensive

PM avoids commenting directly on Trump decision, criticized by senior right-wing MKs as an abandonment of the Kurds, but says Jerusalem appreciates Washington's assistance

Alliance reverts to original factions as planned before joint Knesset run; New Right MK says move 'in accordance with the promise made to voters'

Former justice minister reiterates support for an independent Kurdistan; Blue and White's Hauser says murder of Kurds will lead to wave of refugees, increase regional instability

With New Right branching off, National Union head urges permanent alliance with Jewish Home, but latter party says it first has internal matters to tend to