Blue and White leader looked at option of such a coalition, that would be backed from outside by Liberman, according to TV report

Gantz's party said planning to tell Netanyahu he can either be first in rotation or include religious bloc; meeting to take part Sunday

Senior Arab MK says alliance of Arab-majority parties wants full civil and national rights for Arab Israelis and the establishment of a Palestinian state

Joint List leader acknowledges minority coalition would likely not last long, but says it would be 'worth it' just to oust Netanyahu as PM

Blue and White chief speaks to senior MKs of the other factions in Joint List; Mtanes Shihadeh says he does not want to talk

Blue and White wanted the second chance to form a government, betting that the PM would fail. So now Gantz has the opportunity he sought, but no evident path to a majority

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

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'

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