Lapid still sitting out new coalition over demand that PM oust Smotrich, Ben Gvir; all non-wartime legislation suspended, including judicial overhaul

Politicians meet to hash out details after prolonged delay draws criticism; opposition party head has demanded creation of small war cabinet and a say over war management

Netanyahu offers arrangement without preconditions, apparently rejecting Gantz proposal for narrow war cabinet, while Lapid's Yesh Atid not involved in negotiations

Likud and Yesh Atid MK say no deal, but leave door open to possible agreement as Gantz stays mum hours after boosting talks; smaller parties across spectrum rebuff compromise

National Unity's Matan Kahana reportedly suggested idea at faction meeting a few weeks ago, drawing support from at least 3 MKs but objections from party chief

At weekly faction meetings, Lapid, Gantz call for government to halt renewed push to remake judiciary, as protesters mass at airport, Haifa port

A second poll finds an even sharper drop of 14 seats for the government; Benny Gantz's National Unity remains top party in recent polling

Survey finds National Unity would be Knesset's largest party, winning 28 seats, compared to Likud's 26; plurality only supports reform if there's widespread support

Justice Minister Levin reportedly tells ministers to seize the opportunity to change justice system 'in such a way that it's impossible to change' back

Reported terms include requirement of cross-aisle support for major constitutional changes; government would be allowed to use private counsel when facing legal proceedings