Rivlin said to consider giving mandate to 'change bloc' if Netanyahu fails to form a government, though he'd previously indicated he might not

Initial agreement, held up by political infighting, would have seen purchase of double the number of shots; NIS 1.5 billion price tag to be paid from excess Finance Ministry funds

Opposition head says he agrees with Bennett that country can’t go to 5th election; proposes coalition of Yesh Atid, Yamina, New Hope, Yisrael Beytenu, Labor, Meretz, Blue and White

Amir Eshel acknowledges ministry's failures in caring for Itzik Saidyan, who self-immolated last week, but refuses to elaborate on concrete steps he plans to take to address issues

After security cabinet meets on Iran, official says Tehran can 'smell' Washington's desire for an agreement 'at any cost'

Ministers will play musical chairs to maintain balance between Likud and Blue and White members, disrupted by resignations amid political turmoil

Meeting with head of IDF disabled veterans group, PM admits mental health care services out of date, says 'terrible injustice' to be rectified by cabinet decision within two weeks

Justices say there's no legal impediment preventing PM from heading up coalition despite ongoing corruption trial

De facto head of 'change bloc' meeting other party leaders, planning public address; Smotrich said to prefer Arab-backed Bennett-Lapid coalition over Ra’am-backed right-wing gov't

Washington said to convey through several channels that constant unsourced reports confirming details of alleged Israeli sabotage are 'embarrassing' it during nuclear talks