of the second largest party yair lapid was asked to form a government. he was given 28 days but this was interrupted by the 11 day conflict in gaza. the deadline is midnight for a deal — if not, there will be another election. israeli politics is complicated. another far—right party new hope led by gideon saar who you can see here is also involved in the talks. benjamin netanyahu would need their support if he were to stay in power. here's how prime minister netanyahu reacted after the potential coalition was announced at the weekend. translation: in such a crucial moment one — translation: in such a crucial moment one puts _ translation: in such a crucial moment one puts aside - translation: in such a crucial moment one puts aside any - translation: in such a crucial- moment one puts aside any personal consideration and takes even unprecedented steps, all of the right—wing heads and myself invite gideon saar at naftali bennett come now immediately for a meeting to enable the establishment of a good right—wing government for the state of israel. now, the government would also need