The end looms for Netanyahu, as Bennett chooses coalition with Lapid

Yamina leader says it is the only alternative to more elections; Shaked to get extra security after ‘traitor’ threats; defections and absentees from Knesset vote could muddy his plan

Saying Netanyahu-led effort futile, Bennett opts for unity government with Lapid (Times of Israel)
Yamina leader portrays move as only alternative to more elections; Netanyahu accuses him of scamming voters and claims right-wing MKs can still defect and torpedo ‘left-wing’ bid

This is what a Lapid-Bennett government would look like (Haaretz)
Naftali Bennett would be prime minister initially, Yair Lapid foreign minister and Avigdor Lieberman finance minister

Shaked to get extra security amid threats to Yamina ‘traitors’ for joining Lapid (Times of Israel)
Knesset Guard to boost protection for party No 2 as she, Bennett face harassment and threats from right-wingers; brother of Netanyahu’s wife accuses Yamina lawmakers of treason

Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-running Israeli prime minister, could be ousted in days after rivals agree to work on unity government (CNN)

ANALYSIS

Bennett's decision to oust Netanyahu is Israel's first step to sanity (Jerusalem Post)
YAAKOV KATZ: Naftali Bennett spoke like a uniter, someone who believes in bringing people together. The story of Israeli politics from now on, he explained, is not about “me, but about us"