Herzog calls on emerging coalition to only make planned judicial reforms through 'open, respectful dialogue'; outgoing speaker calls previous Knesset a 'low point'

Netanyahu-led bloc holds clear majority but hasn't finished talks to vote in a gov't alongside new parliament; 25th Knesset features 23 freshmen and dip in female representation

Mickey Levy says his visit to Berlin 'symbolizes the true friendship between... two liberal democracies that share liberal values and a mutual commitment to remember the Holocaust'

Mickey Levy tells 2 lawmakers of Likud and Shas parties to represent the opposition in the 4-member panel, even though many in the opposition are boycotting all committees

Speaker Mickey Levy indicates he has no intention of blocking journalists and photographers from documenting, snapping photos of parliamentarians' activities on the Knesset floor

After meeting Bennett, wavering legislator Nir Orbach appears to reject calls to vote against coalition; parties reject Joint List's support for quickly replacing Knesset speaker

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz again submits resignation as interim Knesset speaker ahead of expected swearing-in of government on Sunday

Nomination still requires a parliamentary vote; Blue and White leader officially quits post, with move going into effect in 48 hours, after coalition sworn in

PM meets with senior members of his Likud party to discuss their future roles in coming unity government with Blue and White, which has vetoed Edelstein return

'Democracy is dying slowly,' alleges ex-justice minister Shaked, as another MK accuses judges of 'despicable arrogance' and says they should stand trial; vote to be held at 4 p.m.