Religious Zionism's Bezalel Smotrich warns Netanyahu: 'Forget about forming a government' if you give in to terror group on Jerusalem

Likud officials reportedly believe New Hope chair may agree to arrangement since he has only promised not to serve ‘under’ the incumbent premier

TV report claims the two are looking at establishing new government; PM said to water-down offer to Bennett after he burns his bridges with 'change bloc'

Yamina leader tells associates that 'when there is a wave of pogroms by Arabs across the country, and when IDF forces must be involved, this is a reality-changing event'

Lapid also supports use of force in flare-up that has hindered talks on coalition to replace Netanyahu; progress reported between Yesh Atid, Labor, Meretz

Likud leaders who once backed a coalition propped up by the Islamist party now urge Lapid and Bennett to avoid 'extremist Islamist faction'

Source in Islamist party says unclear if negotiations will resume before Lapid's mandate to form coalition expires; anti-Netanyahu parties call for forceful response to attacks

PM's office refuses to comment on last week's sit-down, during which he also reportedly urged Mansour Abbas to ignore Likud's claims they never sought the Islamist party's support

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