Political debate has moved away from resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict even as violent events in the West Bank are making the issue harder to ignore

Eisenkot 'unequivocally pledges' not to serve in a Netanyahu-led government, even under rotation deal, as he and Liberman seek to increase voter turnout amid projections of deadlock

Enhanced security detail makes ex-PM's protection equivalent to that of defense minister; Yisrael Beytenu submits formal complaint after Liberman hit with death threats

He failed us on October 7, and every day since by refusing to answer for it. He clung to power, and now promises the same shameful coalition, with the same divisive and dangerous policies

Former national security adviser says he is breaking with voting habits of almost 50 years to cast ballot for Yisrael Beytenu; laments 'messianic' and 'racist' voices in PM's bloc

Demonstrators choke off Route 4 for two hours during peak traffic, scuffle with drivers, until police use stun grenades, force to clear them away; no injuries or arrests reported

Hawkish opposition chiefs say they'll replace Knesset speaker, pass term limits for PM, ban criminal defendants from serving in role; Netanyahu urges high turnout among his backers

The Yisrael Beytenu chairman has ruled out a minority coalition dependent on Arab parties. He is banking on Likud defectors, but is actually erecting a roadblock for the center-left

Yashar party chief calls on Israelis who want Netanyahu out to 'ignore the spin,' says he's working to secure 'more than 61 Zionist seats for change' in October 27 election

Stark says draft-dodging men can't travel for marriage matches: 'Reminds me of our grandparents' stories'; Pindrus, Deri regret backing Ohana, a gay MK, as Knesset speaker: ‘Desecration of God’s name’

Joint List chief decries 'racist campaign' after PM's party and Religious Zionism cite unsubstantiated fraud claims; Eisenkot vows to end Hamas rule in Gaza in 18 months if elected