Just before MKs are sworn in to 21st Knesset, Yisrael Beytenu chair says he's ready to remain in opposition if 'key issues' not resolved

Netanyahu also meets with Kulanu leader Kahlon and Likud negotiators powwow with Shas, as negotiations kick off in earnest following Passover holiday

Kulanu leader has reportedly cooled on the idea of uniting with the Likud party, his former home

No agreement reached on ultra-Orthodox enlistment; Netanyahu associate previously embroiled in sexual misconduct scandal allowed to join talks

Yisrael Beytenu head says coalition entry dependent on party sticking to its basic principles on security, immigration and absorption

Proposed legislation on army conscription has emerged as biggest obstacle to Netanyahu's coalition-building, with Avigdor Liberman insisting on current version of bill

Handing him appointment, Reuven Rivlin urges PM to soothe divides after tumultuous election campaign, says the time of 'us versus them is over, and now it's just us'

Talks between PM and his former defense minister, who walked away from previous government, held in 'good atmosphere'

Following consultations with newly elected parties, president left with little choice but to nominate incumbent for PM Wednesday; 21st Knesset to be sworn in on April 30

With eight of 11 parties having presented their recommendations to Rivlin, premier wins support of 61 MKs in the 120-seat Knesset