No progress toward unity government reported, but sides agree to meet again in effort to break logjam that threatens third election in a year

Walking into negotiations with Gantz's representatives, Likud's Yariv Levin says he represents bloc of 55 right-wing parties including Likud, Jewish Home, New Right, Shas and UTJ

PM says coalition must be swiftly formed to make 'tough decisions' on military matters

Yisrael Beytenu leader voices opposition to reported Blue and White-backed bill saying MKs under investigation cannot serve

Blue and White head to talk with party leaders in bid to form coalition, days after PM returned the mandate following failed attempt to do so himself

Blue and White leader looked at option of such a coalition, that would be backed from outside by Liberman, according to TV report

Gantz's party said planning to tell Netanyahu he can either be first in rotation or include religious bloc; meeting to take part Sunday

Though Israeli media is largely skeptical the ex-IDF chief can form government after Netanyahu failed, his efforts are seen by some as a breath of fresh air

55-member bloc loyal to Likud leader will hold off on direct negotiations with Blue and White; leaders of Joint List, Meretz, Yisrael Beytenu, Labor-Gesher agree to meetings

Immense skepticism attended the run-up to Wednesday night's ceremony, when Blue and White leader was charged with building a government. He did his best to puncture it