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

Journalist and activist recounts meeting PM-designate at training center, with him telling her not to believe reports on major concessions under coalition deals

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

Emerging deals between Likud and its political partners include agreements to allow death penalty for terrorists, weaken judiciary, hold gender-segregated public events

7 weeks after election win, Likud head tells president he's mustered a majority; right, far-right, religious coalition vows to boost security, reform judiciary, expand settlements

Researcher says demands by ultra-Orthodox party that external ombudsman be replaced by rabbinic judge and that courts be given expanded powers could be a dangerous combination

Despite foot-dragging, a new right-wing and religious government expected to be sworn in by next Tuesday

Committee legal counsel says legislation would constitute a change to existing law, rather than a mere clarification as proponents argue

Unsourced report says Netanyahu's party and United Torah Judaism agree not to approve next budget until passage of law formalizing exemptions to IDF service for yeshiva students

Likud-led bloc fast-tracks legislation crucial to incoming coalition, seeking to expand and reshape ministerial authorities, prevent MK rebellions