Full cabinet of at least 26 members said to include one-third women, one-third religious Jews, one-third of Sephardi origin; will also have Arab and Ethiopian-origin ministers

Ilan Yeshua says PM had a clear interest in Rivlin losing 2014 presidential election; cross-examined by premier's lawyer, Yeshua admits tilting coverage to benefit Liberman, others

Still lacking a majority, Yesh Atid leader moves to lock down deals with center-left; agreement provides minimum income for elderly and two new hospitals in periphery

As truce holds, MKs say the agreement is 'embarrassing' and doesn't change the reality; Sderot mayor: 'It seems nobody wants to defeat Hamas'

Religious Zionism's Bezalel Smotrich warns Netanyahu: 'Forget about forming a government' if you give in to terror group on Jerusalem

With pressure from Netanyahu on Yamina MKs, Lapid and Bennett are working to finalize coalition agreements between 7 parties in the next two days

Yamina leader says there is 'good' atmosphere but warns serious differences remain between parties; sides said arguing over ministries and other key roles

Yamina chair, reportedly set to serve as PM first in potential unity government, also meets separately with Labor's Michaeli; Liberman issues list of demands to enter coalition

Netanyahu says deadly crush will be thoroughly investigated, but doesn't mention a state inquiry commission; Deri, breaking silence, also calls for full examination

Major gaps still reported to remain between the opposing parties that would form a potential power-sharing coalition; PM's deadline expiring in 6 days