Hardline transportation minister says vast majority of Israelis don't want 'those people' in charge of country, laments that 'hatred of Netanyahu leading to such an extreme'

Most Israelis want Gantz to cobble together a coalition, but few support any of his limited options for doing so

Following broadside from Yisrael Beytenu chief, PM and Blue and White leader engage in war of words at memorial for Yitzhak Rabin

Survey finds voters are wary of a third election in under a year, differ wildly on makeup of their preferred government

Reported request of ultra-Orthodox party apparently aimed at paving way for Liberman to join right-wing government led by incumbent PM

Blue and White chief says PM's insistence on 'restrictive, obstructive bloc' indicates he's banking on new election; claims talks on other options happening 'behind closed doors'

Finance minister, who doesn't want to run for Knesset again, reportedly seeking to cancel vacation day, keep schools open if Israel goes to another national vote

In first such statement since Gantz tasked with forming government, parties say they've come to understandings on pension raises for elderly, disabled

Tuesday's session marks the third meeting between the parties since Benny Gantz was tasked by president with forming a government

As 3rd elections within a year seem increasingly likely, report claims there has been significant progress in negotiations held through back channel