But Yamina leader warns he will do everything to prevent fifth elections, leaving open option of joining anti-Netanyahu bloc if PM fails to set up a coalition

Party stalwart to head powerful Arrangements Committee, which controls legislative agenda until a new government is formed

Yisrael Beytenu chief says law blocking indicted MK from forming coalition will prevent further elections; Likud slams 'anti-democratic' proposal, likens such law to Iran

Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers boycott committee vote on legislation to increase enforcement; Gantz demands parliament approve it before cabinet vote on extension of lockdown

96 die of COVID-19 in a day, as coalition infighting continues; ultra-Orthodox lawmakers said planning to boycott committee vote on increasing fines for rule-breakers

Bill to up fines for rule-breakers stalls, as Gantz's party rejects Likud compromise with Haredim on closing rebellious schools; ultra-Orthodox MK says party smearing Haredi public

Miki Zohar blasts 'arrogant' and 'racist' Ze'ev Elkin, who says it's just that kind of behavior that drove him to join Gideon Sa'ar's New Hope

Coalition whip Miki Zohar ponders which of two is more damaging to democracy; Rivlin urges Israelis not to let divisions lead them to kind of violence seen in Washington

After PM's rival announces he is leaving due to 'cult' of Netanyahu, party argues he split because of falling popularity; opposition leader Lapid welcomes move

Other opposition MKs bash Blue and White chief for joining Netanyahu-led government in the first place; Likud whip accuses defense minister of hitting ‘new low’