Hamas, Arab Israeli lawmaker also condemn normalization agreement, but Egypt's Sissi welcomes 'all efforts aimed at establishing regional peace and stability'

Head of outlawed group convicted for speeches supporting gunmen who killed 2 cops at Temple Mount in 2017, sparking more violence

Blue and White party has made no commitments yet to predominantly Arab alliance, which makes its recommendation to President Rivlin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday

Blue and White reportedly offered to ease tough law on illegal building, but Arab alliance has wider demands; 10 out of 13 Joint List MKs said to favor recommending Gantz

Decision marks official reconstitution of coalition of the four Arab-majority parties which split into two alliances before last national vote in April

Move by Ta'al means Balad is now the only Arab-majority party yet to accept offer to revive alliance, which fell apart before previous elections

Committee charged with building joint slate says that Balad and Ta'al object to makeup of roster, holding up promised amalgamation