2 votes of no-confidence in government knocked back; legislation on Norwegian law, budget extension passes first readings as lawmakers spar for 15 hours

MK later apologizes to Yamina's Idit Silman, who condemns his 'kindergarten tactics'; Lapid, Netanyahu tussle over reunification law

Opposition hoping to embarrass gov't on law it backs in principle, which bars citizenship for Palestinians who marry Israelis; Ra'am said to weigh backing bill if changes made

In bid to embarrass new government, opposition parties refuse to support law even though they back it; Ra'am opposes law and won't vote with coalition partners

Vote against PM Naftali Bennett's new coalition to be held Monday, but is unlikely to muster the required 61 votes to pass and topple the nascent coalition

Outgoing PM skips traditional photo of handover with successor, tells opposition bloc he'll topple new government based on 'fraud, hate and power-seeking'

Likud MKs acknowledge inability to prevent coalition of the PM's rivals from being sworn in, vow to oppose it from the opposition benches

In show of strength, former Jerusalem mayor organizes gathering of 4,000 party activists, urges Netanyahu not to hold snap leadership vote as Likud heads to opposition

'Parasites,' 'swindlers' helped by 'deep state;' pro-Netanyahu MKs opposing incoming coalition lash out against its leaders, particularly PM-designate Bennett

Politicians from Likud and Religious Zionism parties slam announcement of new government, aiming fire at Bennett; center-left celebrates, but Yamina and others stay mum