This potential new party could stem from deep-seated divisions in Israeli society regarding judicial reforms, and ongoing debates on religion-state matters.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has vowed to drastically cut funding from Kan in a bid to engender competition, but observers say his plans are misguided and dangerous
After meeting with Haredi faction heads, Likud's Karhi scraps moves aimed at integrating internet-less phones into wider telecoms market, delays plan to phase out of 2G, 3G service
Agreement meant to protect operability of so-called kosher phones that run on older networks; Communications Ministry official says move will set Israel back years