Talks set to resume after late-night meeting at Netanyahu's residence; president gives Blue and White chair two more days to finalize an agreement

Channel 12 news survey sees the prime minister leading a group of 64 right-wing MKs; veteran Labor party predicted to not pass Knesset threshold

Move comes after president said he'll return mandate to Knesset without tasking anyone if no deal by Monday; petition seeks to take PM out of running due to his corruption charges

Rivlin warns if agreement between Blue and White chair and Netanyahu not reached by Monday deadline, he will ask Knesset to recommend candidate

Top Likud minister signals party will fight for Netanyahu to receive baton, arguing he is expected to lead the unity government anyway

Reports say PM's concerns over judicial appointments, top court possibly blocking him from forming government are sticking points between parties

After trading blame for breakdown in negotiations, Likud leader phones Blue and White counterpart to wish him a 'Happy Passover'

Blue and White head blames Netanyahu for stalled talks after deal nearly clinched, says upholding rule of law ‘critically important’ during crisis; Likud dismisses it as 'spin'

Yonatan Ben Artzi apologizes after Likud party accuses him of incitement in tweet criticizing PM over impasse in coalition talks

A new government was in hand: Likud had won on annexation, Blue and White on judicial reforms; but a last-minute outcry from the PM's rightist flank forced a backtrack