Pro-Netanyahu demonstrators gathered outside couple's Jerusalem home, called Maria Elkin 'a Russian traitor' and 'a disgusting gentile'; similar incident occurred last week

Rivlin said to consider giving mandate to 'change bloc' if Netanyahu fails to form a government, though he'd previously indicated he might not

Opposition head says he agrees with Bennett that country can’t go to 5th election; proposes coalition of Yesh Atid, Yamina, New Hope, Yisrael Beytenu, Labor, Meretz, Blue and White

De facto head of 'change bloc' meeting other party leaders, planning public address; Smotrich said to prefer Arab-backed Bennett-Lapid coalition over Ra’am-backed right-wing gov't

Report says so-called Change Bloc willing to back Yamina leader if Netanyahu fails to form government amid fears of 5th election; PM said offering Sa'ar top positions to defect

With a third of his time to form a coalition spent, PM says New Hope leader will be 'welcomed with open arms' if he joins with Likud

Religious Zionism chair warns 'decision will go to your enemies' if right-wing parties don't band together despite campaign pledges

TV report says offer meant to lure other members of New Hope to join PM's bloc as he struggles to form a government; Likud denies report, says no offer made

TV report says New Hope decided against recommending Lapid for PM after Yamina threatened to endorse the incumbent premier

But PM still lacks clear to path to ruling majority; predominantly Arab Joint List doesn't back anyone, but says it could support Lapid if he doesn't ally with right-wingers