Opposition-pushed motion backed by 19 MKs, opposed by 13 members of pro-Netanyahu bloc after heated debate at Arrangements Committee

In letter to Netanyahu ahead of a Monday vote in a key Knesset committee, relatives of 45 victims say independent state inquiry only way to properly investigate tragedy

Knesset okays initial readings on bills to legalize outposts and let MKs override High Court, aimed at pressuring right-wing parties working to form 'change government'

As Ra'am's objection hinders initiative hours before premier's mandate to form government ends, Arrangements Committee advances right-wing bills in effort to split rival bloc

PM denies planning move, which would give him an extra week to present coalition; Likud pushes direct election bill, reportedly works for Bennett to receive mandate from Rivlin

Longshot attempt comes hours before premier’s deadline to form a government; parties scramble over who will be tasked next to form coalition, Ra'am says it won't recommend anyone

None of 3 deputy Knesset speakers to be from anti-Netanyahu bloc; Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to be headed by Yesh Atid's Orna Barbivai, first woman in role

Opposition outraged as PM's ally Zohar announces new panel at meeting of key Arrangements Committee; Islamist party voting with Likud, Yamina would flip Committee balance of power

Likud whip concedes Arrangement Committee will approve temporary committees and tap 4 deputy Knesset speakers, solidifying anti-Netanyahu parties' control

In inaugural session of Arrangements Committee, Miki Zohar says Likud leader will lead right-wing parties into opposition