Report says so-called Change Bloc willing to back Yamina leader if Netanyahu fails to form government amid fears of 5th election; PM said offering Sa'ar top positions to defect

With a third of his time to form a coalition spent, PM says New Hope leader will be 'welcomed with open arms' if he joins with Likud

Shas, UTJ said concerned premier's opponents will form government without them if he fails, upend religious status quo; TV: Likud offered Yamina the defense and foreign ministries

Religious Zionism chair warns 'decision will go to your enemies' if right-wing parties don't band together despite campaign pledges

The Yamina leader is playing hard to get in coalition talks. Is he trying to secure an influential role in the next Netanyahu government, or doing his best to torpedo it?

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Negotiating teams from Likud and Yamina reportedly have been holding discussions for days, though prospect of government still slim

Amos Yadlin says sensitive operations require cabinet approval, suggests PM acting out of domestic political interests

TV report says offer meant to lure other members of New Hope to join PM's bloc as he struggles to form a government; Likud denies report, says no offer made

Islamist party official says Netanyahu and Abbas have not spoken since election, calls reported overture for fresh Abbas speech to soften up Religious Zionism 'very strange'