But Yamina leader warns he will do everything to prevent fifth elections, leaving open option of joining anti-Netanyahu bloc if PM fails to set up a coalition

PM said turning his attention to pressuring Gideon Sa'ar to join him; Katz's political adviser said to propose mandate be passed to finance minister

Party stalwart to head powerful Arrangements Committee, which controls legislative agenda until a new government is formed

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Ra'am party chief, courted by Netanyahu in coalition talks, is sent home from hospital feeling well after operation on Friday

As PM's prospects of forming coalition appear slim, he is reportedly seeking a 'display of power' to deter senior party officials from trying to replace him

Reports say Ra'am chief would also reject Hamas in bid to ease path to potential cooperation with the right; is also said to prefer Netanyahu-led government

Demonstrators urge party leaders to form a 'change' government in wake of inconclusive election results

According to TV report, premier offering rotation after 2 years, while Bennett demanding to become Israel's leader after 1

TV reports of multiple offers made -- and denied -- as PM tries to garner support of his rival and somehow get the far-right and Islamists on the same page