As January 2 deadline approaches, the new coalition could be formed as early as Thursday; next phase of legislation demanded by parties expected to pass Monday
President speaks out after far-right MK suggests discrimination laws should be amended to allow refusal of service on religious grounds: 'undermines fundamental democratic values'
A founder of the settler movement, who coined the term Gush Emunim, Druckman influenced country's top leaders as an educator and major force in Israeli society
Coalition agreement with Haredi parties confirms 'grandchild clause' granting citizenship to anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent could be repealed, but it's not dead yet
Agreement between Religious Zionism and Likud includes planned bill that would change process of appointing military rabbi, make him subordinate to chief rabbi, and raise his rank
10 senior Likud members still vying for high-ranking jobs with just six top ministries still free after coalition agreements with far-right, religious partners, says Israeli TV
Report says sides agreed that PM's approval will only be needed at an initial stage in planning process and not at every step of the way, as is currently the case
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