Netanyahu says country needs unity government in light of Iran threat, again accuses Arab parties of being 'terror supporters'

Blue and White leader informs president of defeat after unity talks with Likud break down as Israel edges into unprecedented political territory

Long-shot bid would likely be challenged by High Court of Justice as it would entail far-reaching reforms enacted by a caretaker Knesset

PM has managed to deny his centrist rival a parliamentary majority, and stands poised to reap the rewards when Blue and White chief finally gives up his mandate on Wednesday night

Hours before Gantz's deadline to form a government, PM urges him to 'do the right thing,' drop partner Yair Lapid, and forge coalition with Likud

Despite Liberman claiming that both sides reject compromise, Gantz's party says he will continue efforts to prevent third election and form a coalition with Likud

After Yisrael Beytenu leader called the ultra-Orthodox 'anti-Zionists,' Haredi MKs slam 'horror show' and liken it to Kishinev pogrom; others accuse him of leading to 3rd election

President sits down with representatives of Blue and White, Joint List and UTJ, possibly in preparation for last 21 days before new elections will likely be called

Yisrael Beytenu leader claims he received 'innumerable offers' including to be PM under rotation deal, but says 'we will not sell our values for seats'

If Blue and White chairman can't build coalition by day's end, all 120 MKs will have a chance to jockey for support of a majority in final effort to prevent a 3rd election