But Yisrael Beytenu MK says Avigdor Liberman's party won't join coalition with right-wing and religious parties, still seeks unity government

President reportedly told Blue and White chief that forming a minority government with backing from the Joint List will be ineffective, won't heal rifts in Israeli society

Centrist party pessimistic Liberman will back minority government supported by Arab parties; fresh elections could delay Netanyahu's legal reckoning by at least 6 months

Yisrael Beytenu chairman and PM Netanyahu meet for talks aimed at building a unity government, with the conversation described by both sides as 'positive'

PM, Yisrael Beytenu leader say they discussed unity government, will meet again; Gantz has until Wednesday to form government

President says political obstacles to unity can be overcome, country's leaders need to remember that the people are the sovereign and have had enough of elections

With Gantz facing a Wednesday deadline to form government, parties say they've reached agreements on religion and state issues

In response to High Court petition demanding probe into Fifth Dimension, state says it's evaluating materials from ombudsman; Blue and White chief reportedly not implicated in case

With Gantz facing a Wednesday deadline to form coalition, Netanyahu to speak at 'emergency' rally against Arab-backed minority government; Liberman says his decision will come soon

Yisrael Beytenu tables legislation in apparent bid to allow Likud MKs to break away from Netanyahu -- though its odds of success are exceedingly slim