The president has a vision of the next government and he plans to spare no effort to ensure Israel is not dragged into another election

President set to make decision on whom to task with forming a government, after neither no candidate secures majority

After receiving 55 recommendations to Blue and White chair's 54, PM says 'broad unity government' the only option

In meetings with Rivlin, ultra-Orthodox party says it won't lift its veto on Lapid due to his 'incitement,' Yamina says it won't negotiate with Gantz if he's picked for premier

Arab-majority alliance's Balad faction says its 3 MKs won't support anyone, possibly paving way for Netanyahu to have first crack at building coalition

President to meet Monday with smaller factions, after Joint (Arab) List recommends Gantz and Yisrael Beytenu doesn't endorse anyone

Gantz, Netanyahu must find 'common ground,' he says; Likud's negotiator Ze'ev Elkin says leaders must begin unity talks 'without preconditions'

Ahead of parties' consultations with Rivlin on picking next potential prime minister, former premier charges 'opportunist' Liberman is looking to take advantage of the chaos

Results highlight geographical polarization with some parts of the country giving a clear lead to Likud while others opting unequivocally for rival Blue and White

Deals that removed parties from playing field ended up being worth far less than sum of their parts; Blue and White said planning interview blitz to cast party as vote winner