Blue and White agree to Tzachi Hanegbi being made an additional minister, without portfolio, for several months before replacing Hotovely when she becomes ambassador to UK

Blasting record number of ministers, opposition head says 'Israelis deserve better,' claims 'unity' a false characterization of coalition when partners don't trust one another

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz becomes 'alternate prime minister and future prime minister,' to replace Netanyahu in 18 months

A rundown of the distribution of portfolios in the new cabinet and top Knesset positions

PM vows to bring budget of 'hope,' promote annexation; defending himself from heckling by former allies, Gantz says alternative to coalition was 'a kind of civil war'

A new and coherent opposition coalesces on Netanyahu's right as he enters into a unity government with centrist Blue and White

Ceremony was previously pushed off from Thursday after mini-rebellion by disappointed Likud MKs; Gantz said to set up ‘alternate prime minister’s office’ at PMO

Eli Cohen named intelligence minister, Gila Gamliel takes environment post, but no progress reported in talks with unhappy MKs jockeying for jobs; Steinitz out as energy minister

TV report says Tzipi Hotovely expected to serve in newly created post for 18 months, could then be replaced by fellow Likud lawmaker Tzachi Hanegbi

Veteran lawmaker reportedly interrogated 3 times by Tax Authority in recent months; was granted parliamentary immunity from criminal probe in separate case earlier this year