Representatives from centrist alliance say they plan to form a national unity government 'that will represent the people who sent us here'

Kingmaker says his Yisrael Beytenu party can't support Blue and White leader because his 'enemies' in Joint List appear poised to; president urges national unity government

TV report says Netanyahu believes it will be easier for him to form government if Blue and White leader first fails to do so

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

The apolitical president becomes a central political player as parties head to Rivlin’s residence for talks on who can break the logjam and form a government

President's Residence director Harel Tubi says president will be deeply involved and will use his authority to try and prevent 3rd elections

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

Blue and White party has made no commitments yet to predominantly Arab alliance, which makes its recommendation to President Rivlin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday

President has vowed to do what he can to prevent third election in a row, but neither Gantz nor Netanyahu have a clear path to a majority

Blue and White reportedly offered to ease tough law on illegal building, but Arab alliance has wider demands; 10 out of 13 Joint List MKs said to favor recommending Gantz