Yisrael Beytenu head contradicts Lapid, Bennett who insist door remains open to ultra-Orthodox slates; also demands
immediate introduction of legislation likely to anger Haredim

Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter formally chastised for the illicit confab with the presumed PM-to-be, to whom he's been accused of leaking military information in the past

After formally voting in a new speaker, Yamina's Bennett and Yesh Atid's Lapid will present composition of the 36th government of Israel, before lawmakers give their endorsement

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

In meetings with Israeli factions across spectrum, visiting US Jewish leaders say they received same message of satisfaction with US president and concern over his party

In repeatedly breaking his most solemn promises to coalition partners, Netanyahu has convinced growing ranks of potential allies it’s simply not profitable to do business with him

Former Likud minister who resisted Netanyahu's courting becomes fifth Knesset member given extra protection, reportedly following death threats

Still seeking to lure would-be rebels, Likud okays 3 reserved spots on electoral slate; prospective coalition said to fear fresh US pressure on settlements could expose disputes

In assault on PM-designate, Litzman says Yamina leader may as well remove his kippa, Deri says he'll 'destroy Shabbat, conversion, kashrut'; Bennett dismisses 'hysterical outburst'

Mike Evans says his 77 million followers will 'go into the opposition' with Netanyahu; decries coalition that seeks to replace PM as anti-Zionists who'll surrender to radical Islam