Yesh Atid chairman continues to attack his Blue and White ex-ally for joining government with Netanyahu, saying he 'crumbled at the moment of truth'

Party representatives warn even small changes to delicate unity agreement will spell its end; Blue and White says it won't appoint full number of ministers after criticism of cost

Majority says Blue and White leader gave up more in talks and PM unlikely to honor rotation agreement; biggest complaint against new gov't is excessive number of ministerial posts

Knesset committee expected to be formed to prepare legislation for 3 more readings before May 7; only 31% of Israelis believe PM will vacate seat voluntarily in 18 months

PA president's spokesman rejects statement from Mike Pompeo that annexation is an internal Israeli matter; Ramallah calls on Europe to put pressure on Jerusalem

Secretary of state says Washington will share views on matter privately, asserts US would be happy to provide more aid to Palestinians, but is concerned it's not reaching them

Channel 13 survey finds that 80% of Likud voters support union, while 57% of Blue and White voters back it; almost half say Gantz gave up more than Netanyahu

Move must be carried out in full cooperation with US, which has all but given its blessing already; can be advanced through cabinet or Knesset, where right enjoys clear majority

Blue and White chief's mandate extended to Wednesday midnight after Netanyahu joins request; teams reconvening Tuesday morning; Yamina sources say party set to bolt right-wing bloc

Citing need to confront coronavirus crisis, Blue and White leader urges prime minister: 'This is the moment of truth' and 'history will not forgive us if we don't get this done'