Likud head will sit down with allies individually in Jerusalem, even before he is formally tasked with building new government; Deri reportedly offered first ministerial choice

After final vote tally announced, Likud leader to control a 64-seat bloc despite narrow lead in overall vote count, as both Meretz and Balad drop below electoral threshold

PM reportedly tells ministers to prepare for transition of power; Netanyahu tasks Levin with coalition negotiations; Shas leader Deri may become finance minister, report says

Former prime minister said planning swift negotiations with partners to quickly oust Lapid, who has reportedly yet to speak with partners amid widespread anger over poor showing

Yoav Kisch suggests it was in Netanyahu's interest for Shaked to remain in race, increasing vote count and making it harder for smaller parties to pass; she acknowledges talks

After meeting of three top leaders, party warns of 'extremist elements' in the right-religious government Netanyahu is expected to form

Partial results give Likud leader's bloc 65 seats, with far-right set to gain unprecedented power; however, vote landscape can change if Meretz, Balad cross threshold

Once-fringe candidate stirs up election-day excitement in towns that have long been strongholds for other right-wing parties, indicating growing extremism within Netanyahu's bloc

A day before election, Likud leader asserts he'll maintain Temple Mount status quo, denies 2021 coalition talks with Arab party, pledges to quash bills that would affect his trial

Central Elections Committee chief Yitzhak Amit rules that party must pay damages to two organizations - Standing Together and Zazim - after petition struck down