Netanyahu says sending Israelis to the polls again would be 'unfortunate,' insists the deadlock in talks could be resolved; Yisrael Beytenu accuses ruling party of 'lying'

Netanyahu struggling to negotiate a compromise between Yisrael Beytenu and ultra-Orthodox parties, with elections likely if no solution reached by Wednesday

Three days before PM's coalition deadline, Yisrael Beytenu chief says party endorses no one but Netanyahu, though draft law is a line in the sand

Four days before PM's coalition deadline, his party denies any such overture; Yisrael Beytenu chief also steps ups feud with ultra-Orthodox over military conscription bill

After emergency meeting, parties decide to push ahead with forming government of 60 MKs; Yisrael Beytenu leader says this would effectively be an 'ultra-Orthodox' government

Avigdor Liberman still refusing to join new government; some in PM's Likud are threatening new elections; most analysts think all will be worked out by Tuesday deadline

Liberman refuses to attend gathering with his Yisrael Beytenu party, saying it will not budge on demands; media reports say PM considering minority government or new elections

Despite reported understandings with party, gaps remain on ultra-Orthodox conscription bill and other issues

Likud holding negotiations with several parties as it looks to secure government agreement before May 28 cutoff

Legislation would reportedly task government with setting conscription quotas; Yisrael Beytenu chief has said he won't join coalition if current version of proposed law changed