Party leaders to meet Thursday amid rumors of possible Likud-Kulanu merger; PM has met with all other party heads

No legal impediment to Natan Eshel participating in negotiations, says deputy AG, after women's groups say it's 'spitting in the faces of women'

Amid rumors of possible Likud-Kulanu merger, party leaders will discuss partnership in future coalition; PM has met with all other party heads

No agreement reached on ultra-Orthodox enlistment; Netanyahu associate previously embroiled in sexual misconduct scandal allowed to join talks

Amid coalition talks, senior far-right MK says he 'wouldn't even consider' Housing Ministry, which Netanyahu reportedly planned to offer

Unnamed sources said to caution that potential justice ministers will 'destroy' court, raise alarm over fears new public security minister will allow Jewish rituals on Temple Mount

Proposed legislation on army conscription has emerged as biggest obstacle to Netanyahu's coalition-building, with Avigdor Liberman insisting on current version of bill

Reports indicate PM favoring two hardliners for key post amid calls to limit court's ability to overturn Knesset legislation, all in shadow of his impending graft indictments

Talks between PM and his former defense minister, who walked away from previous government, held in 'good atmosphere'