Netanyahu's coalition will likely be made up of all Jewish lawmakers, almost no representation from LGBTQ community, and as few as only four women; 'We are seeing the closing of ranks,' says one expert
Opinion: If at age 18, each ultra-Orthodox youth would decide to enlist in IDF instead of pursuing yeshiva, Israel could be rid of years of budget burden and illegal resistance, while offering incentives for the rebellious sector
Central election committee says 28.4% of eligible voters, constituting 1,925,393 people, already cast ballots; committee chair says hopes trend will continue throughout the day
All politicians unanimous in call to Israelis to exercise their right to vote amid Israel's fifth election cycle in 3.5 years as they cast ballots; 'it is a privilege to vote,' says president adding every vote counts
Central Election Committee says 3,224,250 eligible voters have already cast their ballot; panel chair says hopes trend will continue throughout the day; IDF soldiers turn out in large numbers