Though he'll want the public to focus on Liberman, for the prime minister, calling a new national vote is an admission of failure

A fractious parliamentary system, strong egos and lingering resentments lead to an unprecedented political quagmire

UTJ's Litzman: Liberman chose a campaign of incitement against the ultra-Orthodox; Gantz: PM's wish to secure immunity means millions to be spent on elections instead of hospitals

The prime minister has long asserted that his enemies are pursuing a vendetta against him. Turns out he was looking in the wrong direction

After Knesset decides Israel will go to the polls after PM fails to form coalition, premier blames Yisrael Beytenu leader, says Likud will win in September

In a shocking turn of events, Netanyahu unable to secure a majority coalition in parliament; Likud-drafted motion to dissolve Knesset passes 74-45 in late-night vote

Netanyahu proposes advancing enlistment bill with 'mutual consent'; Liberman snubs bid and ultra-Orthodox respond angrily, as Israel appears poised to go to elections

Several MKs were enticed to join coalition in return for policies important to their constituencies, or senior ministerial portfolios

Avi Gabbay says party received Likud proposal on Tuesday which included ministries, ‘steps to safeguard democracy,’ but decided against the move

Main opposition party's no. 2 quashes speculation he is vying to replace the party chair if Knesset dissolves