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Litzman: If You Draft Hareidim, Draft Arabs Too

Teams from Likud-Yisrael Beiteinu met with a delegation from United Torah Jewry to discuss the latter's inclusion in the new government

Bayit Yehudi Torn between Lapid, Hareidim

Reports suggest Bennett has a pact with Lapid while rabbis want a religious front. Or is it spin?

Likud: Lapid is 'Condescending'

Sources in Likud did not like Lapid's assertion that he could be Prime Minister soon.

Lapid's Ambition could Save Shas

Head of second largest party may decide to stay out of the coalition and hope for Netanyahu's downfall.

Bayit Yehudi, Likud Talks 'Friendly'

MK Uri Ariel: the main topic in coalition talks was hareidi enlistment.

Yaalon Expects Bayit Yehudi to be in Coalition

Despite rocky relations between Bennett and the Netanyahus, Yaalon expects Bennett to be in the government.

Peres Tasks Netanyahu with Assembling Coalition

Peres avoids mentioning Rabbi Ovadia's request to avoid a schism over the issue of military service by hareidi men.

Peres Gives Netanyahu Coalition Nod

Rabbi Ovadia in a letter to the president: exert your influence to prevent a schism in the nation.

Lieberman and Bennett Meet Ahead of Coalition Talks

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Lieberman meets Jewish Home chairman Naftali Bennett to discuss the new coalition.

Prime Minister 'Vote': Netanyahu 73, Yechimovich Nothing

A parade of politicians told Shimon Peres whom they wanted to form the next government – and Binyamin Netanyahu was the overwhelming choice

Peres to Pick Israel’s Next Prime Minister

President Peres will begin the process of choosing a new Prime Minister. Estimates show 80 MK's - or more - for Netanyahu.

Labor to Stay Out of Netanyahu Government

The Labor Party decided Monday that it would not join a coalition led by Binyamin Netanyahu

Likud Sources: Bibi Wants Bennett in Coalition

Senior sources: tension between Netanyahu and Bennett will not keep Bayit Yehudi out of government.

Lapid Prefers Bennett in Coalition

Lapid prefers Bayit Yehudi in coalition. MKs say talks with PA unlikely to be a sticking point.

Netanyahu 'Punishes' Saar for Election Failure

Report: Prime Minister left Gideon Saar out of coalition negotiations, blames him for election results.

Netanyahu Meets Lapid for 2.5 Hours, Puts Bennett on Back Burner

Prime Minister was quick to call other potential coalition partners, but extra-slow to call Bayit Yehudi head Bennett.

Video: Likud MKs, Activists Have Mixed Feelings About Results

On the day after, Likud MKs and activists are nursing their wounds and trying to analyze why their party did not do as well as expected.

Barak to CNN: I Will Not Serve as Defense Minister Again

Regardless of the coalition that is to be formed, Israelis have seen the last of Ehud Barak, at least for a while.

PM Reaches Out to Shas, Yesh Atid - But Not Yet Jewish Home

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will meet Thursday with Shas chairman Eli Yishai, as he seeks to build a coalition.

MK Levin: Governing will be Difficult

Likud MK sees tough times ahead, because Likud's coalition partners will have too much leverage.

MK: Likud’s Attack Ads Killed Right-Wing Majority

Likud’s attacks on the Bayit Yehudi party drove young voters to the centrist Yesh Atid, says MK Uri Orbach.

Meretz Urges the Left to Block Netanyahu Coalition

‘Don’t throw Bibi a lifeline,’ urges far-left Meretz chairwoman.

Vote Shift: Right, Left Evenly Matched with 60 Seats Each

With 99 percent of the vote counted it seems Kadima will enter Knesset, leaving right- and left-wing blocs even, if Arab parties join left.

‘I’m Afraid of What Happens Wednesday’

Activist Moshe Zar tells Arutz Sheva that it’s not the votes he's worried about, but the coalition politics that follow.