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

Report says so-called Change Bloc willing to back Yamina leader if Netanyahu fails to form government amid fears of 5th election; PM said offering Sa'ar top positions to defect

With a third of his time to form a coalition spent, PM says New Hope leader will be 'welcomed with open arms' if he joins with Likud

Religious Zionism chair warns 'decision will go to your enemies' if right-wing parties don't band together despite campaign pledges

Negotiating teams from Likud and Yamina reportedly have been holding discussions for days, though prospect of government still slim

TV report says offer meant to lure other members of New Hope to join PM's bloc as he struggles to form a government; Likud denies report, says no offer made

PM said turning his attention to pressuring Gideon Sa'ar to join him; Katz's political adviser said to propose mandate be passed to finance minister

Leader Mansour Abbas, after convening with activists in Nazareth, says party awaiting political developments in coming days; Ra'am being courted by both blocs amid gridlock

Leader Mansour Abbas convenes with consultative council in Nazareth; Ra'am being courted by both blocs amid ongoing political gridlock

Religious Zionism head calls on Bennett and Sa’ar to join a 'real right-wing government,’ dealing blow to Netanyahu's hopes of forming government as he meets with Yamina head