With only 2 weeks left to form the next government and many hurdles remaining, PM says task seems 'absurd,' claims budgetary demands cannot be met

With two weeks to go before coalition formation deadline, Yisrael Beytenu chief plays hard to get, but insists he won't back anyone but Netanyahu for PM

Likud says PM seeking to push back deadline to May 28; partners said to agree on legislation removing limitation on number of ministers

Coalition talks 'just getting started,' Kulanu leader says, warns not to believe every headline in this period of 'spin and fake news'

Netanyahu also meets with Kulanu leader Kahlon and Likud negotiators powwow with Shas, as negotiations kick off in earnest following Passover holiday

Kulanu leader has reportedly cooled on the idea of uniting with the Likud party, his former home

Prime minister and Kulanu party leader to meet for first time since election, but TV report suggests Kahlon cooling on the idea of a union with the Likud party, his former home

Party leaders to meet Thursday amid rumors of possible Likud-Kulanu merger; PM has met with all other party heads

Amid rumors of possible Likud-Kulanu merger, party leaders will discuss partnership in future coalition; PM has met with all other party heads

Prosecutors say Zion Ratson was not paying attention when he sped through busy Tel Aviv intersection and ran over Naomi Folkman, 78