Kingmaker says his Yisrael Beytenu party can't support Blue and White leader because his 'enemies' in Joint List appear poised to; president urges national unity government

TV report says Netanyahu believes it will be easier for him to form government if Blue and White leader first fails to do so

Gantz, Netanyahu must find 'common ground,' he says; Likud's negotiator Ze'ev Elkin says leaders must begin unity talks 'without preconditions'

President's Residence director Harel Tubi says president will be deeply involved and will use his authority to try and prevent 3rd elections

Ahead of parties' consultations with Rivlin on picking next potential prime minister, former premier charges 'opportunist' Liberman is looking to take advantage of the chaos

Blue and White party has made no commitments yet to predominantly Arab alliance, which makes its recommendation to President Rivlin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday

President has vowed to do what he can to prevent third election in a row, but neither Gantz nor Netanyahu have a clear path to a majority

Blue and White reportedly offered to ease tough law on illegal building, but Arab alliance has wider demands; 10 out of 13 Joint List MKs said to favor recommending Gantz

Arab parties have not recommended a mainstream Zionist politician since Rabin in 1992; party wants commitment repealing Jewish nation-state law, condition for Arabs

Deals that removed parties from playing field ended up being worth far less than sum of their parts; Blue and White said planning interview blitz to cast party as vote winner