The incoming PM's inability to quickly bend his allies to his will, at least in those areas where he doesn't truly share their agenda, is a portent of friction and troubles ahead

Far-right party announces that agreements also reached on judicial reform, amending Law of Return's 'grandchild clause'; Ben Gvir reportedly to get veto over some bills

PM-designate must inform president by tonight that he is able to form gov't; Lapid pushes back on criticism over deal that gives next coalition until January 2 to hold swearing-in

Expected incoming police minister assails rivals as 'illiberal'; Yesh Atid MK says bills are being rushed through, Otzma Yehudit chief should learn on the job before making changes

Head of Movement for Quality Government in Israel tells Tel Aviv demonstrators that members of expected incoming government are 'men of malice, convicted criminals'

Leaked pact includes Knesset override clause without specifying number of votes needed to change court ruling; Levin said calling to lower retirement age for judges

Unsourced report says Netanyahu's party and United Torah Judaism agree not to approve next budget until passage of law formalizing exemptions to IDF service for yeshiva students

Netanyahu's party reportedly reluctant to clearly detail plans, believing it could lead to weeks of public criticism; disagreements remain with Haredi parties on conscription

He is giving toxic provocateurs more power than they could have imagined and is set to take a wrecking ball to our judiciary. It's a recipe for disunity and national weakness

Vaguely defined 'Jewish identity' body to have annual budget of NIS 100 million and growing; outgoing education minister says Likud pact with fringe Noam party 'a moral disgrace'