Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest rivals merge Israeli political parties
Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid combine forces ahead of this year’s election
Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid combine forces ahead of this year’s election

Military campaign backed by Israeli public falls short of prime minister’s aims ahead of polls

Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose bill but deep divisions remain over religious exemptions for military service

Perpetual war and fading American popular support is a formula for disaster

Members of governing bloc among those arguing that drive for young Haredi men to serve in military does not go far enough

The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats

Two partners say they will bring down Knesset if government does not pass law on religious exemption for military service

Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's next election