Amichai Chikli doubles down on opposition to a coalition with Meretz or Joint List, but doesn't entirely rule out Islamist Ra'am party

The prospective new heads of an unprecedentedly diverse and divided 'unity coalition' have an uphill battle ahead of them, and Netanyahu is busy laying traps

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

MK Amichai Chikli says he'll vote against a government with Meretz or Joint List; meanwhile a second member of the 7-person party reportedly vows to back leader Bennett