US President says he is 'not happy' with Netanyahu's inability to form a government and move to new elections which will likely further delay launch of US peace plan

Party leaders say they'll stick to format that 'led to incredible achievement of 35 seats,' despite reported concern it'll make cooperation with ultra-Orthodox difficult

With Shaked and Bennett departing, Netanyahu says he will appoint new interim ministers in next 48 hours, but has not yet decided who

As campaign for September elections kicks off, PM shows once-popular right-wing ministers the door, reportedly rules out reserving slot for Shaked on Likud slate

Lawmakers lament party's 'terrible' state, urge leader to resign following 'contemptible' talks to enter Netanyahu government, as report says faction could split if he doesn't

'If we have enough seats, we'll consider [the premiership],' Yisrael Beytenu chief says in TV interview, adding he'll support a right-wing -- but not 'Haredi' -- government

Tzachi Hanegbi says together, parties could have 'impressive achievements,' but Likud quickly distances itself from his statements

Netanyahu may also replace Immigration Minister Yoav Gallant with Ze'ev Elkin as part of Likud outreach to Russian-speakers

Officials close to talks contradict Labor leader's claim Netanyahu's offer took issue off the table; sources close to Gabbay: Party would have quit if PM were charged

How a desperate PM was reduced to subjecting Israel to a new round of voting, why a second election could produce a different result, and where Liberman hopes this could yet lead