Unsourced report comes after Likud reportedly waters down offer to Bennett; Gantz denies Netanyahu had political motivations behind Gaza operation, says Lapid would be good PM

Yamina leader tells associates that 'when there is a wave of pogroms by Arabs across the country, and when IDF forces must be involved, this is a reality-changing event'

Lapid also supports use of force in flare-up that has hindered talks on coalition to replace Netanyahu; progress reported between Yesh Atid, Labor, Meretz

Likud leaders who once backed a coalition propped up by the Islamist party now urge Lapid and Bennett to avoid 'extremist Islamist faction'

Source in Islamist party says unclear if negotiations will resume before Lapid's mandate to form coalition expires; anti-Netanyahu parties call for forceful response to attacks

Knesset okays initial readings on bills to legalize outposts and let MKs override High Court, aimed at pressuring right-wing parties working to form 'change government'

Negotiations on forming a government that would replace Netanyahu as prime minister said to be advancing, with a view to swearing-in next week

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Parties in bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu reportedly close in on final deal to form a coalition, with first laws already under discussion, though divisions remain on ministries

UTJ's Porush Eichler suggest Likud leader let someone else lead a right-wing coalition for a year and a half, then return to his post