After receiving 55 recommendations to Blue and White chair's 54, PM says 'broad unity government' the only option

Former Kulanu party chief, now in Likud, says nearly a year of political campaigning has done significant damage to Israel

In meetings with Rivlin, ultra-Orthodox party says it won't lift its veto on Lapid due to his 'incitement,' Yamina says it won't negotiate with Gantz if he's picked for premier

Arab-majority alliance's Balad faction says its 3 MKs won't support anyone, possibly paving way for Netanyahu to have first crack at building coalition

President to meet Monday with smaller factions, after Joint (Arab) List recommends Gantz and Yisrael Beytenu doesn't endorse anyone

Gantz, Netanyahu must find 'common ground,' he says; Likud's negotiator Ze'ev Elkin says leaders must begin unity talks 'without preconditions'

Ahead of parties' consultations with Rivlin on picking next potential prime minister, former premier charges 'opportunist' Liberman is looking to take advantage of the chaos

Deals that removed parties from playing field ended up being worth far less than sum of their parts; Blue and White said planning interview blitz to cast party as vote winner

Yisrael Beytenu chief says won't speak to Blue and White leader or Netanyahu ahead of Rivlin meeting; jokes Odeh should send PM flowers as thanks for increase in Joint List seats

Netanyahu's MKs still pledge loyalty, but the inconclusive election result may yet prompt them to commit regicide. Predicts one analyst: 'They won’t stay on the Likud-Titanic'