Presumed PM-elect signs coalition deal with Avi Maoz, who holds hardline views on non-Orthodox Judaism, LGBT Israelis, Arabs and women

Outgoing defense minister says PM-designate creating 'private army' for Ben Gvir, legitimizing 'de-facto annexation' concerns by granting authority over West Bank to Smotrich

But negotiations with Religious Zionism appear to remain stalled amid numerous disagreements

Netanyahu and Deri said to aim to sign deal by Wednesday night, hoping 'rest of the parties will follow,' but Religious Zionism accuses Likud of trying to 'sideline' them

Labor leader Michaeli slams far-right lawmaker, says incoming government is the real threat to Israel's democracy; Netanyahu defends Smotrich from online abuse from Likud activists

Otzma Yehudit breaks off talks in row over minister spot for periphery regions; Religious Zionism chief Bezalel Smotrich insists on defense ministry portfolio

Likud reportedly hopes to temporarily appoint Yariv Levin to role so parliament can pass controversial override law; Religious Zionism says it hasn't been asked about plan

Ramallah says deal with far-right Otzma Yehudit is 'sabotage' to prospects of future peace based on the two-state principle

Likud leader, forecast in polls to retake power, promises to form 'national government' and return pride to Israel, while nodding at nationalist allies, but also vows to heal rifts

Bennett ally Matan Kahana likely to abandon new faction leader over ideological differences, as Shaked faces a struggle to keep MKs and preserve party funding