Source in Yamina: Nir Orbach considering opposing Bennett-Lapid government

The Chairperson of Ra"am, Mansour Abbas, signed a document which allows the Chairperson of Yesh Atid, Yair Lapid, to inform the President he has succeeded in forming a government after agreements were reached.

Yesh Atid clarifies: Yamina has not yet signed a coalition agreement

Yamina members Idit Silman and Matan Kahana arrive at Kfar Maccabiah

Defense Minister Benny Gantz departed for Washington In Wednesday evening."I am now leaving for the United States for a short but very important trip to ensure Israel's security. I am convinced that I can take care of Israel's security there, that here we can establish a government of change in which we will return and ensure unity in Israeli society, healing in Israeli society and the security of the State of Israel for all its citizens," he said before leaving.

In accordance with paragraph 13(b) of Basic Law: The Government (2001), Yesh Atid Chairperson Yair Lapid informed President of Israel Reuven Rivlin that he has been able to form a government.Read more

Lapid to Knesset Speaker: Convene the Knesset plenary

MK Merav Michaeli issued a statement following Yair Lapid's announcement In the formation of a government."I repeatedly promised that the Labor Party would make every effort to bring about the formation of a government that would replace Netanyahu's rule. There were very difficult days and today we succeeded and made history," said Michaeli.Read more