But negotiations with Religious Zionism appear to remain stalled amid numerous disagreements

Netanyahu and Deri said to aim to sign deal by Wednesday night, hoping 'rest of the parties will follow,' but Religious Zionism accuses Likud of trying to 'sideline' them

Smotrich's party says Netanyahu backed out of deal on division of portfolios, while latter denies, says PM-designate offered Smotrich to serve as treasury chief for half a term

Rabbi Shimon Baadani, 94, head of ultra-Orthodox party's Council of Torah Sages, sedated and on ventilation in hospital

Baharav-Miara says panel should rule on matter of moral turpitude, rejects argument from Shas and Likud that law only applies to custodial sentences, not suspended

Likud reportedly hopes to temporarily appoint Yariv Levin to role so parliament can pass controversial override law; Religious Zionism says it hasn't been asked about plan

Draft legislation argues limiting a person's ability to become a minister should depend on active prison term, not a suspended sentence such as that handed to Deri

After politicians sit down for coalition talks, PM-designate's party also says deal reached to legalize many West Bank outposts within 60 days of government being formed

As coalition negotiations heat up but with presumptive next PM said reluctant to give him post, far-right leader meets former IDF generals, gets backing from prominent rabbis

Shas head, twice convicted of financial improprieties, stakes claim for Treasury as Netanyahu is set to receive mandate to form government