Tzachi Hanegbi acknowledges move designed to shore up Netanyahu-led alliance of right-wing parties as Gantz tries to assemble coalition

Blue and White chief says PM's insistence on 'restrictive, obstructive bloc' indicates he's banking on new election; claims talks on other options happening 'behind closed doors'

In first such statement since Gantz tasked with forming government, parties say they've come to understandings on pension raises for elderly, disabled

Tuesday's session marks the third meeting between the parties since Benny Gantz was tasked by president with forming a government

As Gantz blasts Netanyahu for impeding coalition deal, centrist party's negotiators see 'progress' in meeting with Labor on future government's policies

PM gets 40% support in survey compared with 36% for rival, with 24% undecided; option floated in recent days seen as very unlikely

As 3rd elections within a year seem increasingly likely, report claims there has been significant progress in negotiations held through back channel

Speaking at ADL conference, Blue and White leader says of attempts to form government: 'Unity is not a bloc in which everyone thinks as one and labors for one man'

Survey finds much of the public favors compromise and a unity government with Likud over sending the country to a third vote

New Right members indicate increasing willingness to hold independent coalition talks; Liberman slams Netanyahu, says he will be 'solely responsible' if new elections called