Longtime ruler running for sixth term had faced rare challenge from English teacher and stay-at-home mom Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who decided to run after her husband was jailed

Lawmaker says both Netanyahu and Gantz would be to blame if budget crisis isn't resolved by August 25 deadline; says premier hasn't spoken to him since May

Beloved performer's Jewish father fled Italy when Mussolini passed racial laws; she was saved by fake document her mother procured

Derech Eretz faction says PM supports its bill to push off August 25 budget deadline; Blue and White, Shas say they'll support postponement