A week before deadline, frustrated president says Israel is going through a 'troubled time,' urges Netanyahu, Gantz to prevent elections

Gantz says obdurate prime minister won't budge, but both sides claim they still want unity talks, even as Likud lawmaker declares talks over

TV report lays out far-reaching deal said to be on table, which would include Netanyahu as PM for 3-6 months; Yisrael Beytenu said contemplating forcing unity on the sides

Likud and Blue and White blame each other for stalemate with eight days to go to reach a coalition deal before new elections are called for 3rd time in a year

Education minister orders working group to improve situation in Arab community after periodic report from OECD shows lag behind Jewish community in skills is getting larger

Yisrael Beytenu leader accuses PM and Blue and White chief of playing 'blame game,' says his comment he would sign support for both was gambit to push unity

Right-wing lawmakers refuse to sign pledge for Netanyahu until Yisrael Beytenu does; Blue and White also racing for 61 signatures; another Likud MK expresses doubts about Netanyahu

Lawmakers given until 9 a.m. to sign statements backing prime minister after Liberman seemingly pushes count above threshold for last-ditch attempt at avoiding third elections

Blue and White head calls for increased military deterrence, says despite political infighting, there's no 'coalitions or opposition' when it comes to protecting civilians

Ayelet Shaked calls on Blue and White to accept reported offer that would allow Netanyahu to serve as PM for 3-4 months before stepping down to focus on criminal cases