Nir Orbach holds off on convening Knesset House Committee in order to delay legislation to disband parliament; says he's in talks to form right-wing coalition without elections

Foreign minister says law prohibits trading a guaranteed election spot for vote against government; Yamina MK Orbach reportedly negotiating for Likud slot

Party reportedly will pull back proposal if it sees it will not be able to get a majority; reports say move may be an attempt to pressure Yamina's Orbach to fully leave coalition

PM reportedly tells coalition partners that bringing the bill will push renegade Yamina MK Nir Orbach into the arms of the Netanyahu camp

Bennett thanks demonstrators after Tel Aviv protest: 'We are not breaking, and are not giving up on our country'

Channel 12 says decision won't be made until last minute; Netanyahu's party previously considered bill after Meretz MK quit; New Hope members vow not to sit with former premier

Prime minister denies report he talked with adviser about cooperating with Netanyahu’s faction, as opposition steps up pressure on renegade Yamina MK Orbach

Report says lawmaker was promised 19th spot on Likud's electoral slate for next election, plus a ministerial role; coalition fears Knesset dispersal vote next week

Opposition leader hasn't yet decided whether to try to dissolve Knesset next week; seeks to build satellite party with Chikli, Likud members

Comments from Bennett underline government's understanding that divides tearing coalition apart won't be solved even if Yamina rebel comes back