Simcha Rothman says the bill is aimed at avoiding forcing people to 'act against their religion'; critics have warned it could legalize discrimination against LGBT people, others

Yorai Lahav-Hertzano calls for scrapping plans for a law that would enable discrimination, says Netanyahu will be responsible for consequences

President speaks out after far-right MK suggests discrimination laws should be amended to allow refusal of service on religious grounds: 'undermines fundamental democratic values'

Netanyahu condemns comments by Religious Zionism MK Orit Strock, vows that Likud will not allow discrimination against LGBT community

Move by incoming coalition lawmakers framed as first step toward rebuilding 4 northern West Bank towns evacuated during 2005 Gaza Disengagement; ban has never been fully enforced

Netanyahu's party to form 2 Knesset committees aimed at fast-tracking controversial legislative blitz to let convicted Deri be minister, hand far-right ministers wider powers

With many departments reportedly being divided up among political parties, opposition holds emergency Knesset meeting on 'Stopping the education system's liquidation sale'

Reports say Religious Zionism head set to head Finance Ministry in rotation with Deri, as well as holding immigration and settlement portfolios and chairing key Knesset committee

Yisrael Beytenu declines to endorse candidate; United Torah Judaism lawmakers vow to block changes to status quo on Temple Mount after president's hot mic warning about Ben Gvir

After members of Religious Zionism speak of plans to curb pride events, PM says parades will not be limited by his incoming government