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.
According to the deal signed between Religious Zionism and Likud, the former will appoint the two most powerful men in Judea and Samaria.
MK David Bitan does not expect new government to live out its term in office.
Religious Zionism chair reportedly drops demand for Defense Min., will receive Finance Min. instead. Deri to receive 3 ministries.
Sources involved in the negotiations say that the Religious Zionism chair may give up on his demands in exchange for the Lands Authority.
The Religious Zionism chair is seeking to receive the Defense, Education, and Religious Affairs portfolios.
Shas's Yehuda Avidan explains the difference between Deri and Smotrich's economic outlooks, says his party chairman will decide by tomorrow
Night negotiation meeting continues until 2am, talks expected to resume this morning. However, unclear when new government can be sworn in.
Facing Tuesday deadline, PM Netanyahu asks for two more weeks to form coalition.
MK David Bitan says United Right leader Bezalel Smotrich is 'problematic to negotiate with,' says Likud needs to keep Justice Ministry.
Jewish Home Chairman asks Prime Minister for the Education portfolio. Earlier reports said he would be named Strategic Affairs Minister.
Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked Binyamin Netanyahu had a 'moral obligation' to her party for standing by him.
Yitzhak Herzog on Wednesday made it clear that he wold not join a unity government with Prime Minister Netanyahu.