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'

Rest of Yamina party reportedly not updated on talk with Yesh Atid chair; meanwhile Bennett's deputy Shaked is said to be pushing heavily for a merger with Likud

After opposition leader's party reaches understandings with several others, lawmaker Mickey Levy expresses confidence all details can be worked out with Yamina in 24 hours

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

The prospective new heads of an unprecedentedly diverse and divided 'unity coalition' have an uphill battle ahead of them, and Netanyahu is busy laying traps

With pressure from Netanyahu on Yamina MKs, Lapid and Bennett are working to finalize coalition agreements between 7 parties in the next two days

Yamina leader says there is 'good' atmosphere but warns serious differences remain between parties; sides said arguing over ministries and other key roles

47% support power-sharing coalition between Bennett, Lapid, while 43% oppose; 83% say they fee politicians are not looking out for the citizenry

Yamina chair, reportedly set to serve as PM first in potential unity government, also meets separately with Labor's Michaeli; Liberman issues list of demands to enter coalition

Rami Ben-Yehuda barred from nearing or contacting family of New Hope MK after screaming at Maria Elkin; apologizes for calling her 'Russian,' but not for branding her 'traitor'