Baharav-Miara said to tell Netanyahu approval needed from Central Elections Committee; Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit, Smotrich's Religious Zionism say will operate separately in Knesset

Draft legislation argues limiting a person's ability to become a minister should depend on active prison term, not a suspended sentence such as that handed to Deri

After politicians sit down for coalition talks, PM-designate's party also says deal reached to legalize many West Bank outposts within 60 days of government being formed

Likud party cancels all planned meetings with Religious Zionism; Smotrich said 'furious' with prime-minister-designate and vowing not to relent on his demand for the position

Channel 12 says prospective coalition may try to pass court override bill, then change law to allow Shas chief, barred from ministerial role due to tax offenses, to take office

Likud leader proposes giving far-right Religious Zionism leader finance portfolio, which Deri wants for himself, in a bid to prevent Smotrich from heading Defense Ministry

Religious Zionism leader reportedly hasn't spoken with Netanyahu since last week, with impasse delaying negotiations; Ben Gvir, gunning for public security portfolio, meets top cop

As coalition negotiations heat up but with presumptive next PM said reluctant to give him post, far-right leader meets former IDF generals, gets backing from prominent rabbis

Shas head, twice convicted of financial improprieties, stakes claim for Treasury as Netanyahu is set to receive mandate to form government

Kan news indicates negotiation difficulties may leave interim government in place for a few more days; Shas leader said offered expanded interior portfolio