According to Kan news, though he voted against forming the coalition, Amichai Chikli will back most legislation sought by government; he does not confirm or deny the report

Far-right Itamar Ben Gvir has shouting match with Arab, left-wing lawmakers at Knesset gathering attended by rights groups and co-hosted by coalition's Mossi Raz

Meretz's Mossi Raz, Joint List's Touma-Sliman to hold conference at parliament; Yamina's Chikli slams 'disgrace,' asks legal adviser to block participation of Human Rights Watch

Right-wing lawmaker Eli Avidar plans to vote independently after new government is confirmed, dissatisfied that he wasn't given ministerial portfolio

The two MKs are told their visit to the holy site must be declared 24 hours in advance; Ben Gvir accuses police of acting in violation of the law

Leaders of the eight factions in the so-called 'change government' to meet for the first time since coalition was announced

After announcement is brought to Knesset, Speaker Levin has 7 days to bring new government for a vote of confidence; Likud vows to do everything to stop that from happening

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

Likud’s Yariv Levin thought planning to delay formation of new government in bid to woo defectors, leading new coalition to try to oust him, but Nir Orbach refuses to go along

'Significant progress' reported in overnight talks between 'change bloc' parties; Likud sources vow to try to thwart emerging coalition but admit it will be 'almost impossible'