Top Likud minister signals party will fight for Netanyahu to receive baton, arguing he is expected to lead the unity government anyway

Reports say PM's concerns over judicial appointments, top court possibly blocking him from forming government are sticking points between parties

After trading blame for breakdown in negotiations, Likud leader phones Blue and White counterpart to wish him a 'Happy Passover'

Blue and White head blames Netanyahu for stalled talks after deal nearly clinched, says upholding rule of law ‘critically important’ during crisis; Likud dismisses it as 'spin'

A new government was in hand: Likud had won on annexation, Blue and White on judicial reforms; but a last-minute outcry from the PM's rightist flank forced a backtrack

After deal to form government was said close, Gantz's party accuses Netanyahu's Likud of seeking to renegotiate understandings reached on committee that selects judges

Labor's Michaeli accuses Amir Peretz of selling out party's legacy with planned union; PM and his centrist rival claim progress toward formation of 'national emergency government'

Sources in party quoted as saying Likud insistence on veto power over judicial nominations could see talks end without coalition agreement

President says he will consider request when April 13 deadline approaches; Blue and White leader updates him on coalition talks with Likud

Two leaders forced to yell to each other with prime minister in precautionary quarantine; main disagreement over annexing parts of West Bank, which Netanyahu wants as his 'legacy'