Still lacking a majority, Yesh Atid leader moves to lock down deals with center-left; agreement provides minimum income for elderly and two new hospitals in periphery

Negotiations on forming a government that would replace Netanyahu as prime minister said to be advancing, with a view to swearing-in next week

With pressure from Netanyahu on Yamina MKs, Lapid and Bennett are working to finalize coalition agreements between 7 parties in the next two days

Yamina leader says there is 'good' atmosphere but warns serious differences remain between parties; sides said arguing over ministries and other key roles

Yamina chair, reportedly set to serve as PM first in potential unity government, also meets separately with Labor's Michaeli; Liberman issues list of demands to enter coalition

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

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

Currently, no politician has viable path to forming government; after calling for 'unusual collaborations,' president said likely to ask parties for their 2nd choice for PM as well

Incoming lawmaker plans to advocate for religious pluralism and work to counter or ultra-Orthodox control over religious affairs in Israel

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