After prime minister makes cryptic remark during Likud faction meeting, two right-wing parties of emerging government dismiss notion he will vacate office

Yesha chairman tells ToI that Yamina, New Hope lawmakers assured him building in settlements will continue usual, even if annexation is off the table in a unity government

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

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

Legal experts push back as Yesh Atid head expected to declare he has coalition to oust Netanyahu; Meretz MK says baby threatened; Haredi party: Lapid gov't in 'defiance of Heaven'

TV report says the Yesh Atid, Yamina leaders are aiming to swear in their emerging coalition on June 9, despite hurdles

Gantz and Liberman tussle over agriculture portfolio as Yesh Atid, Yamina and other 'change bloc' parties acknowledge new government not yet a done deal