Broadcasting live from hearings on politically explosive petitions against Netanyahu and the coalition deal, top court decides to tell its story on its own terms

Netanyahu says ruling by justices to challenge agreement for Likud-Blue and White government would go 'against the will of the people'

High Court set to hear petitions Sunday against MK under indictment, like Netanyahu, forming a government, and against alleged illegal elements in the deal

Party representatives warn even small changes to delicate unity agreement will spell its end; Blue and White says it won't appoint full number of ministers after criticism of cost

Majority says Blue and White leader gave up more in talks and PM unlikely to honor rotation agreement; biggest complaint against new gov't is excessive number of ministerial posts

Knesset committee expected to be formed to prepare legislation for 3 more readings before May 7; only 31% of Israelis believe PM will vacate seat voluntarily in 18 months

Labor chief explains he wants to influence national policy, cites socio-economic crisis: 'I could not stand to the side'

Right-wing faction 'still considering all options'; Likud said looking to potentially break it up to bring it into the new coalition piecemeal

Channel 13 survey finds that 80% of Likud voters support union, while 57% of Blue and White voters back it; almost half say Gantz gave up more than Netanyahu

In first address after signing coalition deal with prime minister, Blue and White chair says they both would have preferred a government without each other