'Significant progress' reported in overnight talks between 'change bloc' parties; Likud sources vow to try to thwart emerging coalition but admit it will be 'almost impossible'
A narrow, fractured coalition needs the ultra-Orthodox parties to survive. Bennett is trying a conciliatory approach to achieve that, while Lapid opts for blunt force trauma
Full cabinet of at least 26 members said to include one-third women, one-third religious Jews, one-third of Sephardi origin; will also have Arab and Ethiopian-origin ministers
Knesset Guard to boost protection for party No 2 as she, Bennett face harassment and threats from right-wingers; brother of Netanyahu's wife accuses Yamina lawmakers of treason
Yamina leader portrays move as only alternative to more elections; Netanyahu accuses him of scamming voters and claims right-wing MKs can still defect and torpedo 'left-wing' bid
All Yamina MKs but one say they will back leader in joining bloc of parties seeking to oust Netanyahu; unapologetic Bennett insists coalition won't be leftist
As New Hope leader and Yamina chief are expected to form government ousting him from power, premier sweetens proposal to both leaders; Sa'ar dismisses offer as 'spin'
Reports differ on whether Yamina chief's decision to join coalition with 'change bloc' final; if it goes ahead, move would see Netanyahu removed from power
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