Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notified President Reuven Rivlin on May 13 that he has assembled a majority-supported government. Shortly after his notice, Likud and Blue and White together with their other political partners submitted to the Knesset the signed coalition agreements ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of their national unity government (scheduled for tonight, May 14). The coalition also submitted to the Knesset a document outlining its policy principles. A few minutes ago, Likud and Blue and White announced that the swearing-in ceremony will be postponed to Sunday, May 17, because Netanyahu has not finished distributing the ministerial portfolios.
In Israel, coalition agreements make the basis for the establishment of a new government and anchor the support of a majority of Knesset members in the new cabinet to be presented. The agreements must be submitted to the Knesset at least 24 hours before the parliament holds a vote of confidence in the new government.