At 'emergency meeting,' PM accuses Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu of trying to steal vote with bill to disqualify him: 'Even in Iran, they don't ban you after elections'

After anti-Netanyahu activist assaulted, Blue and White leader alleges Netanyahu 'intentionally fueling violent and extreme discourse' to get out of corruption trial

Senior politician, seen as close to Netanyahu, says Gantz-led government will crumble within a year under internal discord and constant attack, positioning Likud for a comeback

Omer Yankelevich denies she is considering crossing aisle to prop up Netanyahu-led government after report says party possesses 'embarrassing' material on her personal life

Gesher MK Orly Levy-Abekasis rejects speculation she could jump ship, as do Blue and White's Zvi Hauser and Yoav Hendel

'It's time for reconciliation,' says triumphant PM in Tel Aviv to thunderous applause; plans meeting with right-wing leaders Tuesday after exit polls, early results show big gains

Yamina chairman claims right-wing has won vote after exit polls show gains for Likud, vows national religious alliance will remain united after election

Projections show party reaching as high as 15 seats, thanks to high turnout, but Likud close to forming right-wing coalition anyway, sowing unease

Official ballot count begins, set to extend throughout night; Netanyahu declares 'gigantic victory' for Israel

Yisrael Beytenu leader says his party has 'principles,' won't go back on campaign vows to not sit in government with ultra-Orthodox and religious-right