Coalition negotiations between the Likud and United Torah Judaism are reported to be progressing, while those with the National Religious Party appear to still be stuck. UTJ requires that its three deputy ministers be granted positions bearing authority, a demand that until now has not been fulfilled. The NRP\'s Rabbi Yitzchak Levy says that his party will not agree to the \"creation\" of a new portfolio, such as a Settlement Ministry, so that the party can join the government. \"This would be an unnecessary burden on the taxpayer,\" Rabbi Levy said.