While Blue and White leader waits to see if his time will come in 18 months, resurgent premier can advance annexation, and has a promise of elections if High Court disqualifies him

Ambassador says he's 'delighted' by unity deal, looks forward to advancing interests; liberal advocacy group warns planned West Bank sovereignty bid imperils Israeli democracy

The deep distrust between Netanyahu and Gantz shapes every facet of the new coalition deal, transforming the nascent coalition into a two-headed hydra of contradictory impulses

Lapid slams Blue and White for agreeing to allow PM 'to appoint the judges that will adjudicate his affairs'; Liberman: I welcome formation of government, but don't call it unity

Agreement envisages vote on West Bank annexation in July, gives right-wing a majority on panel that chooses judges, provides for new elections if High Court bars Netanyahu as PM

Deal will see PM step down in 18 months, but dovetails with most of his demands including annexation and judicial appointments, paves way for largest cabinet in Israel's history

Blue and White sources say Gantz will make good on his threat to convene Knesset vote Monday, but former ally Ya'alon says it's just a pressure tactic in negotiations with Likud

Could one historian's out-of-the-box idea end the political deadlock and give everyone what they claim they want: Unity and stability for a polarized, virus-struck nation?

Blue and White is said to be pushing for a reshuffle of the Knesset's judicial appointments panel, in latest move to pressure PM into signing coalition deal

Officials reportedly say move by potential unity government would elicit 'strong response'; Gantz adviser responds that he will try to influence matter