PM-designate Bennett meets with party members to counter Likud pressure to rebel; Yesh Atid, Yamina reject Knesset speaker's demand to release yet-unofficial coalition agreements

In bid to prevent Lapid forming government, Netanyahu calls on right-wing rivals to block a 'left-wing' coalition with Yesh Atid; UTJ and Shas chiefs join PM in show of opposition

TV network says prime minister planning blitz of diplomatic and economic moves in March to boost his chances in national vote

Abir Kara of the 'I am Shulman' group says his 'entire movement' will back the right-wing party in March election; Labor's Itzik Shmuli rules out bid for party leadership

Lacking a coherent strategy, the protest seeking the PM's ouster seems to have little interest in broadening its coalition or restraining its radicals