Netanyahu's party accuses Gantz of wanting to 'bring back the lockdowns'; Gantz says he'll approve deal if PM stops blocking appointment of permanent justice minister

But Yamina leader warns he will do everything to prevent fifth elections, leaving open option of joining anti-Netanyahu bloc if PM fails to set up a coalition

As PM's prospects of forming coalition appear slim, he is reportedly seeking a 'display of power' to deter senior party officials from trying to replace him

According to TV report, premier offering rotation after 2 years, while Bennett demanding to become Israel's leader after 1

TV reports of multiple offers made -- and denied -- as PM tries to garner support of his rival and somehow get the far-right and Islamists on the same page

Meeting is first time Yamina leader allowed in premier's home in a decade after reported ban by Sara Netanyahu; premier also meets Religious Zionism's Smotrich

Yesh Atid leader details makeup of minority coalition of 58 he hopes to form in rotation with Yamina's Bennett; Litzman discusses Ra'am stalemate 'solutions' with Smotrich

Officially tasked with forming government, Likud leader reportedly trying to enlist 'defectors;' also said considering coalition backed from outside by both Smotrich, Abbas

Yesh Atid leader reportedly offered Yamina head to be PM first in power-sharing deal; Religious Zionism's Smotrich urges former ally Bennett not to enable ‘left-wing government’

The PM's allies have come to fear his eagerness to cooperate with the conservative Muslim part - paving the way, they warn, to a left-Arab alliance the right won’t be able to beat