Likud and Blue and White blame each other for stalemate with eight days to go to reach a coalition deal before new elections are called for 3rd time in a year

Yisrael Beytenu leader accuses PM and Blue and White chief of playing 'blame game,' says his comment he would sign support for both was gambit to push unity

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

Lawmakers given until 9 a.m. to sign statements backing prime minister after Liberman seemingly pushes count above threshold for last-ditch attempt at avoiding third elections

Ayelet Shaked calls on Blue and White to accept reported offer that would allow Netanyahu to serve as PM for 3-4 months before stepping down to focus on criminal cases

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

Likud's Yuli Edelstein looks to end coalition impasse, warns of looming 'economic collapse' if negotiations fail

Likud MK Miki Zohar's proposal seeks to set election run-up to 45 days instead of 90; idea said to have broad support from parties; Blue and White widens lead over Likud in TV poll