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Israel's infection rate stands at 1.3% as 489 people test positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday. There are currently 7,200 active cases, 385 patients in critical condition.

As much as Ra'am leader Mansour Abbas wants to mark an achievement for the Arab Israeli sector, he cannot ignore public opinion, which will note tolerate supporting a government that includes right-wing extremists.

If Yair Lapid prevents Naftali Bennett from forming the next coalition government, the Yamina party leader will cut his losses and join up with Netanyahu.

In an interview with Turkey's Anadolu Agency, Ra'am party head Mansour Abbas says, "Our options are open, and we are engaged in negotiations with the Right and the Left."

PM says gridlock must be broken by forming "stable right-wing government" according to the will of the voters.

Netanyahu and Gantz have been locking horns over the latter's refusal to convene the cabinet until a full-time justice minister is appointed.

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Officials involved in procurement processes insist that if Israel does end up with a surplus of vaccine doses, it will be able to sell them to other countries, store them at a low temperature or postpone delivery altogether.

Blue and White leader also meets with Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid for the first time since their falling out after the previous election, to "discuss ways to form a government and replace Netanyahu."

"For 30 years we've tried the path of isolationism, and it hasn't gotten us anywhere. It's time for a change," says senior party member. Ra'am could still reverse its position if its demands are not met.