Prime Minister and Likud Chairman Benyamin Netanyahu said at the start of a Likud faction meeting: "We are in the midst of forming a government. This is not a simple task, it has different aspects, both in the division of functions and in regards to the state budget among other challenges. I hope we will finish negotiations by the deadline but nothing is for sure, because usually, we gather around the deadline, it's possible we may need an extension."
"We intend to speak with all the ministers and MKs and I will try to do so in the coming days, we are working hard on the draft law, but there will also be many bills and a lot of work in the Knesset."
The Prime Minister proposed Yuli Edelstein as his candidate to serve as Speaker of the Knesset: "Yuli I wish you a successful vote."