But negotiations with Religious Zionism appear to remain stalled amid numerous disagreements

Netanyahu and Deri said to aim to sign deal by Wednesday night, hoping 'rest of the parties will follow,' but Religious Zionism accuses Likud of trying to 'sideline' them

Smotrich's party says Netanyahu backed out of deal on division of portfolios, while latter denies, says PM-designate offered Smotrich to serve as treasury chief for half a term

Either Yoav Kisch or Ofir Akunis said in line for role of Knesset speaker; UTJ reportedly to get Housing Ministry -- one of 7 ministries to be controlled by Haredi parties

Former ally Bitan says party leader 'crossed the line' and was out-negotiated by Deri and Smotrich; Danon says wrong for Shas leader to hold multiple top portfolios

Rabbi Shimon Baadani, 94, head of ultra-Orthodox party's Council of Torah Sages, sedated and on ventilation in hospital

In emerging breakthrough in coalition negotiations, defense portfolio to be held by Netanyahu's party; Shas leader Deri to return to Interior Ministry, TV news says

Otzma Yehudit breaks off talks in row over minister spot for periphery regions; Religious Zionism chief Bezalel Smotrich insists on defense ministry portfolio

Baharav-Miara says panel should rule on matter of moral turpitude, rejects argument from Shas and Likud that law only applies to custodial sentences, not suspended

Likud reportedly hopes to temporarily appoint Yariv Levin to role so parliament can pass controversial override law; Religious Zionism says it hasn't been asked about plan