Likud’s Yariv Levin thought planning to delay formation of new government in bid to woo defectors, leading new coalition to try to oust him, but Nir Orbach refuses to go along

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

But coalition won't be finalized until Knesset vote in 12 days; right-wing MK indicates he could oppose it, possibly dooming bid; Ra'am becomes 1st Arab party to ink coalition deal

Cops separate between demonstrators for and against brewing coalition, as pro-Netanyahu activist branded a 'Nazi'

Lapid still struggling to close gaps with Ayelet Shaked and Islamist party before midnight; prospective vote to swear in new government won't be held for 12 days

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120 MKs to choose between Isaac Herzog and Miriam Peretz, with result expected within hours; Lapid still struggling to close gaps to form government that would replace Netanyahu

Yamina insists on spot for Shaked on judge-appointing committee, but it was already granted to Labor's leader; Lapid wants morning announcement to enable swearing-in next week

Hadash joins Balad in coming out against Lapid-Bennett lead coalition, as 2 MKs in Ahmad Tibi's Ta'al remain undeclared

Yesh Atid chief said hoping to announce a prospective government by 11 a.m. Wednesday; Yamina said digging in on demand that Shaked get spot on judicial appointments panel