Former Kadima and Hatnua lawmaker Robert Tiviaev left the party six months ago and was reportedly in talks to join Yisrael Beytenu

In interview from the White House, US president tells Mike Huckabee he never understood why previous presidents balked at the move -- until world leaders started calling

But main opponent, Muharrem Ince, says only 37% of ballot boxes have been counted, accuses state media of 'manipulating' results

With Diaspora and Israeli Jews increasingly uninterested in one another, initiative seeks to encourage exploration of both communities' distinctions and commonalities

4 loud explosions heard in capital as Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim missiles struck defense ministry there