Premier's chief rival in the party says he will succeed in forming government, 'uniting country'; Netanyahu loyalist Elkin says internal vote will only waste time and energy

Yoav Kisch says other MKs seeking to challenge PM for party leadership; Netantyahu loyalist Elkin says fresh vote will only waste time and energy

PM says a 'final push' to establish unity government with Blue and White leader must be made on behalf of the country

PM has managed to deny his centrist rival a parliamentary majority, and stands poised to reap the rewards when Blue and White chief finally gives up his mandate on Wednesday night

Despite Liberman claiming that both sides reject compromise, Gantz's party says he will continue efforts to prevent third election and form a coalition with Likud

President sits down with representatives of Blue and White, Joint List and UTJ, possibly in preparation for last 21 days before new elections will likely be called

Yisrael Beytenu leader claims he received 'innumerable offers' including to be PM under rotation deal, but says 'we will not sell our values for seats'

PM, Blue and White leaders continue to trade barbs after unity talks break down, ahead of crucial announcement at 1 p.m. by Yisrael Beytenu chief

Two discuss 'efforts to establish a national unity government' after Yair Netanyahu shared tweet accusing Sa'ar of planning to bolt Likud, join Gantz coalition

Centrist party pessimistic Liberman will back minority government supported by Arab parties; fresh elections could delay Netanyahu's legal reckoning by at least 6 months