Likud says president's proposal in which power would be equally divided and Netanyahu and Gantz would each serve 2 years as PM is only realistic solution

Likud and Blue and White remain deadlocked in talks over unity government with neither compromising so far on core demands

3rd election seen increasingly likely as unity talks go nowhere; Likud accepts Rivlin's proposal, but won't say if Netanyahu would take leave of absence if indicted

Officials in Netanyahu's party say whoever trips up efforts will lead to new elections; insist 'none' of right-wing-religious bloc will stay out of coalition

Likud won't ditch me, PM tells the Blue and White leader, who earlier blamed the premier for the last two elections and warned Israel may be headed for a third

Blue and White leader blames PM for past 2 elections, says Israel may be headed for another; says negotiations should focus on policy, not ministerial portfolios

As political affiliations become increasingly fluid, large parties may do well to pay heed to an Israeli hi-tech maven's statistical analysis of who is voting for whom -- and why

In tasking Netanyahu with forming a government, the president warns that 'the public will pay the price' if he and Gantz fail to find common ground

Likud leader calls for ‘joint leadership' with Gantz, citing Iran and Trump plan; Blue and White chief rules out coalition with PM facing indictment

Presenting tally after a week of counting, Justice Hanan Melcer says commission proved its role as 'a steadfast protector of Israeli democracy'