PM's rivals rejoice over his second consecutive failure to build government, though Gantz's own chances of doing so appear slim

PM repeats claim that his political rivals are planning to form minority government with Arab backing; Gantz: Stop 'wasting time' making video and let us assemble coalition

PM has until Wednesday to clinch government or tell president he failed; David Bitan says 'no point' in requesting additional 14 days with negotiations stalled

PM accuses Blue and White leader of rejecting offer of unity government, says a minority government backed by Joint List will be 'anti-Zionist and endanger our security'

If tasked with assembling coalition, Blue and White chief plans to invite Likud to unity talks, knowing it won't show up, and then move forward without majority support

PM's party said to believe Gantz is more open to joining Netanyahu than his allies, but the former IDF chief reportedly rejects overtures

PM says country needs leadership to face 'growing security challenges,' but Blue and White chief accuses him of 'not seeking unity but immunity'

Former justice minister, whose New Right party didn't sign statement against joining minority coalition backed by the Joint List, says earlier document was enough

No minority coalition has ever been formed immediately following elections but Israeli law does not explicitly state that a new government must enjoy absolute majority support

Bennett and Shaked refuse to sign onto PM initiative, calling it unnecessary; Gantz said prepared to accept Rivlin's Blue and White-Likud unity government proposal