Many records will be broken if the Lapid-Bennett coalition is finally sworn in, from the most factions to the most journalists to the most ex-Netanyahu aides

But coalition won't be finalized until Knesset vote in 12 days; right-wing MK indicates he could oppose it, possibly dooming bid; Ra'am becomes 1st Arab party to ink coalition deal

Lapid still struggling to close gaps with Ayelet Shaked and Islamist party before midnight; prospective vote to swear in new government won't be held for 12 days

120 MKs to choose between Isaac Herzog and Miriam Peretz, with result expected within hours; Lapid still struggling to close gaps to form government that would replace Netanyahu

Yamina insists on spot for Shaked on judge-appointing committee, but it was already granted to Labor's leader; Lapid wants morning announcement to enable swearing-in next week

Hadash joins Balad in coming out against Lapid-Bennett lead coalition, as 2 MKs in Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al remain undeclared

Yesh Atid chief said hoping to announce a prospective government by 11 a.m. Wednesday; Yamina said digging in on demand that Shaked get spot on judicial appointments panel

Legal experts push back as Yesh Atid head expected to declare he has coalition to oust Netanyahu; Meretz MK says baby threatened; Haredi party: Lapid gov't in 'defiance of Heaven'

Health minister tells associates he believes he has a good chance of winning if 'change bloc' manages to form a government, amid growing signs of dissent in ruling party

Gantz and Liberman tussle over agriculture portfolio as Yesh Atid, Yamina and other 'change bloc' parties acknowledge new government not yet a done deal