Likud and Yesh Atid MK say no deal, but leave door open to possible agreement as Gantz stays mum hours after boosting talks; smaller parties across spectrum rebuff compromise

A second poll finds an even sharper drop of 14 seats for the government; Benny Gantz's National Unity remains top party in recent polling

Internal rift erupts as overhaul stalwarts rage against Netanyahu, accusing him of instructing MKs to vote for Yesh Atid's Karine Elharrar on Judicial Selection Committee

Government officials cited by Hebrew media say PMO understands move is not feasible following backlash from US Jewish leaders, Biden administration

Amended measure would give coalition full control over first two High Court appointments that open up during its tenure, but require support of others for further selections

Party claims that timing of elections means Knesset term should last five years, not four; Knesset legal adviser disagrees

Netanyahu ally cites past experience in predicting that sides will back off stubborn positions, negotiating plan that will win wide purchase beyond just 64-MK ruling majority

In clip circulating on social media, Netanyahu defends independent legal system; says fought against some of very same proposals to weaken legal system he plans to enact now

Deri will serve as both health and interior minister before replacing Smotrich as health minister after 2 years; Haredi party will head religious services and welfare ministries

PM-designate said to shout at Gafni during meeting: 'Because of you there won't be a government!'; Haredi party says it will insist on legislative issues before signing