Coalition Negiotiations

Coalition deal:

Smotrich will appoint COGAT and Civil Administration chief

According to the deal signed between Religious Zionism and Likud, the former will appoint the two most powerful men in Judea and Samaria.

Likud MK pessimistic:

'Smotrich's demands are exaggerated, he only has 7 seats'

MK David Bitan does not expect new government to live out its term in office.

Report:

Compromise reached between Smotrich, Deri, and Netanyahu

Religious Zionism chair reportedly drops demand for Defense Min., will receive Finance Min. instead. Deri to receive 3 ministries.

End of the stalemate?

Smotrich may have found an alternative for his demands

Sources involved in the negotiations say that the Religious Zionism chair may give up on his demands in exchange for the Lands Authority.

Coalition talks:

Smotrich meets with rabbis to get support for coalition demands

The Religious Zionism chair is seeking to receive the Defense, Education, and Religious Affairs portfolios.

Shas negotiator:

'Only 50% chance that Deri will choose finance portfolio'

Shas's Yehuda Avidan explains the difference between Deri and Smotrich's economic outlooks, says his party chairman will decide by tomorrow

Progress in coalition talks

Night negotiation meeting continues until 2am, talks expected to resume this morning. However, unclear when new government can be sworn in.

PM Netanyahu to request extension for coalition negotiations

Facing Tuesday deadline, PM Netanyahu asks for two more weeks to form coalition.

Likud MK: Giving Smotrich Justice Ministry 'not an option'

MK David Bitan says United Right leader Bezalel Smotrich is 'problematic to negotiate with,' says Likud needs to keep Justice Ministry.

Bennett Wants the Education Ministry

Jewish Home Chairman asks Prime Minister for the Education portfolio. Earlier reports said he would be named Strategic Affairs Minister.

Ayelet Shaked: Netanyahu 'Owes' Religious Zionists

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked Binyamin Netanyahu had a 'moral obligation' to her party for standing by him.

Herzog: We're Not Joining Likud Government

Yitzhak Herzog on Wednesday made it clear that he wold not join a unity government with Prime Minister Netanyahu.