Report says likely new coalition to raise monthly handouts to $380, costing taxpayers an additional $439 million a year; former PM Bennett: Move 'neither practical nor moral'

Yisrael Beytenu declines to endorse candidate; United Torah Judaism lawmakers vow to block changes to status quo on Temple Mount after president's hot mic warning about Ben Gvir

Amid uproar over far-right lawmaker blaming security service for 1995 assassination, TV airs old clips from Yigal Amir probe in which he says Shin Bet 'never could have known'

Likud leader had previously avoided being seen with far-right MK; Otzma Yehudit chief publicly aiming to head ministry that oversees police

Avi Maoz of Religious Zionism's Noam faction calls for closure of Western Wall egalitarian section if he's to join coalition, but will support Netanyahu-led government regardless

Incoming PM is also facing Smotrich's demand for the Finance Ministry; meanwhile, Likud MKs see their negotiating power for top jobs reduced, particularly Israel Katz

Extremist MK to meet Netanyahu Monday; Smotrich said to demand defense or finance portfolio; Likud MKs reportedly seeking law change to enable indicted Bitan to become minister

Talks underway even before Netanyahu formally given mandate; Religious Zionism MKs say 'won't enter the coalition without one another' as Smotrich meets with Likud leader alone

After members of Religious Zionism speak of plans to curb pride events, PM says parades will not be limited by his incoming government

Outgoing finance minister refuses to consider partnership with ultra-Orthodox parties, predicts US will put 'physical pressure' on expected right-wing religious coalition