Netanyahu's party had said that if the meeting produces no result, he will likely tell president that he is unable to form a majority coalition; then it would be Gantz's turn

Netanyahu's party has already said that if the meeting produces no result, PM may tell president that he is unable to form a majority coalition

Likud says president's proposal in which power would be equally divided and Netanyahu and Gantz would each serve 2 years as PM is only realistic solution

3rd election seen increasingly likely as unity talks go nowhere; Likud accepts Rivlin's proposal, but won't say if Netanyahu would take leave of absence if indicted

Talks on a unity coalition are deadlocked, and may ultimately go nowhere. But Blue and White is being outmaneuvered and Likud is winning the PR battle, too

Officials in Netanyahu's party say whoever trips up efforts will lead to new elections; insist 'none' of right-wing-religious bloc will stay out of coalition

Likud won't ditch me, PM tells the Blue and White leader, who earlier blamed the premier for the last two elections and warned Israel may be headed for a third

Majority of Jewish residents of Israel want governing coalition to support religious freedom, back separation of religion and state

Arnon Bar-David says if Blue and White can consider entering government with Netanyahu, then MK Amir Peretz should also hear what is on offer

Blue and White leader blames PM for past 2 elections, says Israel may be headed for another; says negotiations should focus on policy, not ministerial portfolios