Leaders of the eight factions in the so-called 'change government' to meet for the first time since coalition was announced

Survey for Channel 12 also shows more Israelis trust Yamina chief than Netanyahu, and more Israelis blame the premier for the failure to form a right-wing government

MK Nir Orbach, seen as greatest potential threat to Bennett-Lapid government, privately saying he won't torpedo it, according to multiple reports, but nail-biting 10 days ahead

After announcement is brought to Knesset, Speaker Levin has 7 days to bring new government for a vote of confidence; Likud vows to do everything to stop that from happening

PM-designate Bennett meets with party members to counter Likud pressure to rebel; Yesh Atid, Yamina reject Knesset speaker's demand to release yet-unofficial coalition agreements

'Change bloc' leaders try to ensure no last-minute defections or unresolved disputes between coalition parties can thwart razor-thin majority for bid to oust Netanyahu

At rally, far-right party leader Smotrich says many of those present 'feel betrayed'; Likud MK on coalition: The 'greatest fraud' ever in Israel

After meeting Bennett, wavering legislator Nir Orbach appears to reject calls to vote against coalition; parties reject Joint List's support for quickly replacing Knesset speaker

Likud’s Yariv Levin thought planning to delay formation of new government in bid to woo defectors, leading new coalition to try to oust him, but Nir Orbach refuses to go along

In bid to prevent Lapid forming government, Netanyahu calls on right-wing rivals to block a 'left-wing' coalition with Yesh Atid; UTJ and Shas chiefs join PM in show of opposition