Netanyahu reportedly warns Bennett he could lose his defense minister post if New Right does not agree to joint slate with Jewish Home and Otzma Yehudit

Smotrich's National Union party says Jewish Home walked back deal to dissolve respective central committees, form new body; latter denies claim, accuses other of not telling truth

Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked’s party says it won't merge with others ahead of March elections, saying there's room for 2 national religious parties to Likud's right

With only two days left until slates close for March election, small parties seek alliance to prevent loss of votes, but it is unclear if they can bridge their differences in time

Even before interview in which national religious party head seemed to call gay couples unnatural, he'd cooked up a deal with Kahanists that may have buried his faction for good

New laser system to be tested over coming year, is meant to complement the Iron Dome air defense system to shoot down incoming rockets, drones

PM hails DC's about-face on legality of Israeli towns beyond the Green Line, hints at his wish for Trump win in 2020; Pompeo in video: Our stance on settlements advances peace

Democratic Camp lawmaker says she'll agree to drop from second to third place if it means three-party merger is maintained for coming elections

Threatening independent run, National Union chairman proposes reshuffling joint slate

Hussein al-Sheikh says Ramallah will continue payments to 'martyrs,' whatever the cost; Shin Bet chief warns ministers that move could lead to West Bank unrest