Smotrich's achievements:
Budgets for state-religious education, Jewish settlement
National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.
National-Religious Chief Rabbi to be appointed, programs to enhance Jewish identity promoted.
New govt to overturn many of outgoing govt's signature measures, focus on Jewish identity.
Less than a third of recent immigrants from Eastern Europe are Jewish, many of the non-Jews take their benefits and leave.
Compromises abound but at least one statement of principles will be signed today, sources say.
UTJ demands coalition agreement include building of access road to Mayanei Hayeshua to prevent ambulances from being stuck in traffic.
MK Danny Danon is still fighting to be named Knesset Speaker, although he is not Netanyahu's favorite for the position.
PM-designate considering appointing senior Likud member as Foreign Minister for two years, to be followed by former Ambassador Ron Dermer.
In letter, PM-designate says he has reached agreements with some parties, needs more time for others.
MK Danny Danon: If they offer me to be a minister for a two-year period, I will refuse.
President to ask PM-designate about progress in coalition negotiations, why agreements with haredi parties delayed.
MK David Bitan: Likud made a mistake by giving Avi Maoz authority over 2 billion shekels.
MK David Bitan criticizes the chairman of his party, says he is not looking after the members of the Likud.
Right-religious parties all demand legislation of specific laws before formation of new government.
United Torah Judaism party fumes after Likud splits Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, handing one half to Otzma Yehudit.
Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu expected to appoint temporary Knesset Speaker on Tuesday, choosing from top three candidates.
PM-designate to ask for 2-week extension with 12 days to go to form a government.
UTJ party clarifies: 'We're not seeking jobs, we won't sign a coalition agreement without reaching agreement on issues of religion & state.'
'The direction is positive, we want to complete the negotiations this week, ' Likud MK Miki Zohar says.
Shas party furious after being forced to make even more concessions to allow other parties to reach agreements with Likud.
United Torah Judaism demands subway run through Bnei Brak, insists that status quo for Sabbath observance be maintained.
While Smotrich demands control of Civil Administration, Netanyahu worries policies will cause diplomatic conflicts with US, EU, report says.
Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu demands to take strong action against activists who hinder the IDF and strives to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem
United Torah Judaism's MK Moshe Gafni fumes as Likud schedules separate meeting with Gafni's partner, MK Yitzhak Goldknopf.
According to Strock, 'The residents of the young settlements are worried that this is just a car without a motor'
Former Likud MK Tzachi Hanegbi tells current party MKs not to worry about number of prominent ministries being given to other parties.
MK Meir Porush accuses Likud party of dragging its feet, not treating United Torah Judaism as partners.
Adviser to PM-designate Netanyahu offered Religious Zionism MK to serve as minister - in exchange for breaking off from party, report says.
Sources involved in coalition negotiations detail the agreements between Likud and Otzma Yehudit on the issue of young settlements.
Things look different, however, for Aryeh Deri, Bezalel Smotrich and Miri Regev.
PM-designate Netanyahu and Shas chief Deri meet, aiming to sign coalition agreement on Wednesday night.
'First parameter for a chief rabbi is fear of Heaven,' Otzma Yehudit's Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu says.
Partial list of Likud demands includes raising soldiers' salaries, strengthening Knesset, and supporting settlements.
MK Danny Danon warns against granting Shas chief more than one ministry for himself. 'Not proper, from an operational standpoint.'
Likud MK Ron Dermer no longer considered a candidate for Foreign Minister, MK Amir Ohana likely to take position instead, reports say.
Likud MK disappointed with the conduct of the coalition negotiations.
MK Tzvika Fogel explains why party stopped negotiations with Likud, says it will keep its promises to the voters, or sit in the opposition.
MK Shlomo Karhi insists Finance, Defense, and Foreign ministries remain within the Likud.
'New government must make real reforms to entire judicial system,' Shas MK Michael Malkieli stresses.
MK Bezalel Smotrich joins conference alongside Likud representatives, tells them that 'a good government will be formed in the coming days.'
Religious Zionism chief agrees to forgo Defense Ministry - but only if he receives responsibility for management of Judea & Samaria affairs.
Netanyahu supporters are attacking the Religious Zionism chair for standing by his demand to be Defense Minister in the next government.
Netanyahu hopes to persuade Smotrich to drop demand for Defense or Finance portfolio.
Netanyahu sends Religious Zionism's Smotrich offer of 'compensation package' in exchange for agreement to forgo Finance, Defense ministries.
MK Ben-Gvir calls for MK Smotrich to be given Defense Ministry, says move will allow right-wing policies. 'His demand is legitimate.'
It is not yet clear if Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu will succeed in forming a government by the middle of next week.
Shas is expected to give up its hold on Finance Ministry, but in return, Religious Zionism will have to give up Religious Affairs Ministry.
Likud resistant to demand to legislate death penalty for terrorists holding Israeli citizenship.
Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu sets middle of next week as deadline for swearing in new government.
Senior source in United Torah Judaism clarifies: If MK Smotrich isn't in the coalition, neither are we; victory belongs to the entire bloc.
Shas MK Uriel Busso says he believes party chief Aryeh Deri will be Finance Minister, but says he could succeed with 'any portfolio.'
Details of contentious meeting between PM-designate, Religious Zionism party revealed. Smotrich: Because of me Silman left the coalition.
PM-designate meets Shas chairman Deri for 20 minutes. 'A little patience, and with G-d's help we will establish a right-wing government.'
Defense Min. Benny Gantz may be offered to join coalition in exchange for remaining in his position, sources say.
Yated Ne'eman slams Religious Zionism chief MK Bezalel Smotrich for demanding Defense Ministry with 'no more than 7 MKs behind him.'
Yaffa Deri, wife of Shas chief Aryeh Deri, says her husband wants to help weaker sectors. 'From his perspective, he's in the Finance Min.'
Otzma Yehudit MK-elect Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu says coalition negotiations nearing their end, new government will heal rifts.
No progress in coalition talks between Prime Minister-designate Netanyahu and MK Smotrich - despite meeting between them.
'Likud will have a large number of portfolios, we insist on at least two of the three senior portfolios,' MK Miki Zohar says.
'If Netanyahu appoints Ron Dermer to the Foreign Ministry, he will be deriding Likud voters.'
A member of the haredi UTJ party told INN that the Shas leader 'does not see a reason or an interest to take the finance portfolio.