Incoming PM seeks to assuage party members after top posts given to allies; Ohana may be Knesset speaker, Israel Katz may be foreign minister in rotation with ex-envoy to US Dermer

Simcha Rothman says the bill is aimed at avoiding forcing people to 'act against their religion'; critics have warned it could legalize discrimination against LGBT people, others

After a tumultuous two weeks shepherding critical legislation through most of its process, Likud MK quits so he can be sworn in as a minister with the new government

Lawmaker voices rare criticism of Likud leader from within party's own ranks, says coalition's plans will 'hurt us all over the world'

Knesset starts seven-day clock for Likud leader to officially form government, as bills benefiting partners advance, but agreements, Likud posting await

Bid by Haredi party leader who did not serve in military for spot on high level defense panel drew fire from partners, opposition

Editor David Horovitz and political correspondent Tal Schneider discuss the legislation and the political players, as well as a former Mossad official's comments on Iran

As January 2 deadline approaches, the new coalition could be formed as early as Thursday; next phase of legislation demanded by parties expected to pass Monday

Likud says new version of clause will be applied equally to Jews and Arabs, seemingly supporting Otzma Yehudit claim that current law was only used against far-right

President speaks out after far-right MK suggests discrimination laws should be amended to allow refusal of service on religious grounds: 'undermines fundamental democratic values'