Netanyahu struggling to negotiate a compromise between Yisrael Beytenu and ultra-Orthodox parties, with elections likely if no solution reached by Wednesday

Ruling party dismisses speech by 'terror-supporter' leader of Arab Israeli party, notes presence of 'ex-convict' Olmert

Speaking to thousands gathered for mass Tel Aviv protest, opposition leaders accuse premier of behaving like 'sultan,' deceiving voters

Three days before PM's coalition deadline, Yisrael Beytenu chief says party endorses no one but Netanyahu, though draft law is a line in the sand

Police open probe after MK complains unidentified individual collecting information about his child

Four days before PM's coalition deadline, his party denies any such overture; Yisrael Beytenu chief also steps ups feud with ultra-Orthodox over military conscription bill

After emergency meeting, parties decide to push ahead with forming government of 60 MKs; Yisrael Beytenu leader says this would effectively be an 'ultra-Orthodox' government

Avigdor Liberman still refusing to join new government; some in PM's Likud are threatening new elections; most analysts think all will be worked out by Tuesday deadline

Liberman refuses to attend gathering with his Yisrael Beytenu party, saying it will not budge on demands; media reports say PM considering minority government or new elections

Dan Meridor blasts plan that seeks to curb the court's power and ensure PM's immunity from prosecution, saying it would 'bulldoze' the legal system and erode democracy