Amid deadlock between two largest parties, neither side issues statement at conclusion of 1.5-hour sit-down

Netanyahu has headed a caretaker government for months, and his wiggle room to act on diplomatic or military matters may be further curtailed with each day

At sidelines of UN General Assembly, Israel Katz has 'fascinating' meeting with top diplomat from unnamed country Jerusalem has no diplomatic relations with

Likud leader reiterates he'll only join a coalition with his political partners; Blue and White chief vows to stick with his campaign promises: 'The public chose change'

Prior to presentation of final tally to President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday, lawyers, Central Elections Committee officials, work into the night to review 2,000 polling stations

Rivlin calls move a 'significant step forward,' leaves meeting after an hour to let the party chiefs speak alone amid post-election deadlock

Party leaders agree to speak later 'if necessary' after the Yisrael Beytenu chief endorsed neither the Blue and White head nor Netanyahu

Former Kulanu party chief, now in Likud, says nearly a year of political campaigning has done significant damage to Israel

Blue and White won more seats than Likud in last week's elections. Its leader Gantz has the support of more MKs than Netanyahu. But in a risky gambit, it wants to bide its time

MK Ahmad Tibi accuses US president of backing Netanyahu's 'racism' and 'atrocities,' urges him to shelve his 'anti-Palestinian' peace plan