Mini-rebellion as PM struggles to divvy out limited number of portfolios to senior lawmakers in his own party; Gantz finds out about 'request' for delay from media

Officials fear staunch ally of PM will look out for his interests as head of law enforcement; Miri Regev tapped as transportation minister, to become foreign minister in 18 months

Ashkenazi takes foreign affairs, Nissenkorn justice, Tamano-Shata immigration, Hendel comms; highest-ranking woman in Blue and White forgoes portfolio to head up environment panel

Knesset ceremony Thursday evening will install first fully functioning government since December 2018; set to be largest cabinet in history with 36 ministers

Top law enforcement officials reportedly fearful Netanyahu ally will seek outside candidate to lead force, curtail investigation unit and oppose possible new probes into premier

Blue and White MK set to be appointed foreign minister in new government despite previous differences with Netanyahu

Yamina leader has repeatedly claimed that his party is headed to the opposition and that Netanyahu has no intention of bringing it into new government

Senior staffer says timetable 'isn't rigid' for US, message passed to Israeli officials, warns Palestinians of 'negative consequences' if they sit out peace talks

Nomination still requires a parliamentary vote; Blue and White leader officially quits post, with move going into effect in 48 hours, after coalition sworn in

Likud No. 2 will also join security cabinet; Netanyahu also set to meet ministers Israel Katz, Amir Ohana and Miri Regev to discuss their positions in new government