Gantz says obdurate prime minister won't budge, but both sides claim they still want unity talks, even as Likud lawmaker declares talks over

TV report lays out far-reaching deal said to be on table, which would include Netanyahu as PM for 3-6 months; Yisrael Beytenu said contemplating forcing unity on the sides

Samaria Regional Council chairman and head of Likud settler lobby, Yossi Dagan, thanks Netanyahu but says he won't be able to form government, backs rival

Likud and Blue and White blame each other for stalemate with eight days to go to reach a coalition deal before new elections are called for 3rd time in a year

Party leader says hard to decide whether fresh elections or narrow coalition is worse, understands why his lawmakers 'rebelling' against Blue and White's conduct

Potentially delaying full indictment for months, Eyal Yinon rules House Committee cannot be compelled to convene for ruling on immunity, Knesset can't decide issue without it

Yisrael Beytenu leader accuses PM and Blue and White chief of playing 'blame game,' says his comment he would sign support for both was gambit to push unity

Poll reveals sharp decrease in public trust as coalition deadlock persists; survey also finds that most Israelis blame Netanyahu for impasse with Blue and White

Right-wing lawmakers refuse to sign pledge for Netanyahu until Yisrael Beytenu does; Blue and White also racing for 61 signatures; another Likud MK expresses doubts about Netanyahu

Lawmakers given until 9 a.m. to sign statements backing prime minister after Liberman seemingly pushes count above threshold for last-ditch attempt at avoiding third elections