Gantz's mandate ends Monday with no unity deal in sight, but Rivlin believes it's Netanyahu who is holding up an agreement, and is moving to force his hand

Gantz said to agree to go to 4th elections if High Court bars indicted Netanyahu from forming coalition; Likud said to give up its desired changes to the judge selection mechanism

With time running out to sign deal ahead of midnight Monday deadline, Gantz and Ashkenazi said to warn they will pass legislation to prevent indicted person serving as premier

Judge says filing premature, as case is hypothetical unless Rivlin gives Likud leader the mandate

Move comes after president said he'll return mandate to Knesset without tasking anyone if no deal by Monday; petition seeks to take PM out of running due to his corruption charges

Rivlin warns if agreement between Blue and White chair and Netanyahu not reached by Monday deadline, he will ask Knesset to recommend candidate

Top Likud minister signals party will fight for Netanyahu to receive baton, arguing he is expected to lead the unity government anyway

Reports say PM's concerns over judicial appointments, top court possibly blocking him from forming government are sticking points between parties

After trading blame for breakdown in negotiations, Likud leader phones Blue and White counterpart to wish him a 'Happy Passover'

Blue and White head blames Netanyahu for stalled talks after deal nearly clinched, says upholding rule of law ‘critically important’ during crisis; Likud dismisses it as 'spin'