PM-designate must inform president by tonight that he is able to form gov't; Lapid pushes back on criticism over deal that gives next coalition until January 2 to hold swearing-in

Senior Likud member replaces Yesh Atid's Mickey Levy, kicking off Likud-bloc legislative efforts to alter key powers and enable appointments before forming a government

Installing Likud ally needed to pave way for new government's formation with deadline nearing; Outgoing PM wants to bar 4 lawmakers from voting on bill okaying Deri as minister

Editor David Horovitz on today's Knesset agenda and Thursday's live-streamed event, 'Israel’s Judiciary: Reform or Ruin?'; health reporter Nathan Jeffay on the winter 'tripledemic'

National Unity's Elkin pans 'unprecedented' effort to pass far-reaching laws before government formed; ministers to hear expert opinions on bills in bid to embarrass new coalition

In a sweeping release of policy priorities in coalition negotiations, Likud says it will also push to legalize settlements, reform judiciary and join US Visa Waiver Program

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

Religious Zionism leader reportedly hasn't spoken with Netanyahu since last week, with impasse delaying negotiations; Ben Gvir, gunning for public security portfolio, meets top cop

Tom Nides says he expects to work closely with incoming government, says it remains to be seen if he'd meet with far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir

Yariv Levin tells president talks over reforms only valid if not being used as a delay tactic, as pre-ordained process kicks off ahead of Netanyahu being handed mandate Sunday