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

Blue and White leader says treaty would break with decades of defense policy, questions whether Netanyahu can be trusted to formulate such a deal amid legal woes

Prime minister says he urged US president to recognize strategic area as eastern border of Israel during Sunday phone call, pushed for defense pact with US

After Likud-Blue and White meeting, source in Gantz's party says Netanyahu refusing to give up right-wing bloc; Knesset speaker holds round of talks with party leaders

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

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

John McLaughlin speaks of 'left's persecution' of both Israeli PM and US president, says he 'would venture' same people behind efforts to investigate the pair

Yisrael Beytenu chief says PM is 'always giving in to ultra-Orthodox' on religion and state; Likud's Miki Zohar calls for Netanyahu-Liberman talks to make deal

As last-ditch negotiations called by Knesset speaker, senior party member says his centrist faction refuses to serve in Netanyahu-led government while premier under indictment