The two party leaders discuss 'the need to form a stable, functioning government as soon as possible,' but Yamina leader makes no commitments to premier

Religious Zionism head calls on Bennett and Sa’ar to join a 'real right-wing government,’ dealing blow to Netanyahu's hopes of forming government as he meets with Yamina head

Arab faction leaders and Yesh Atid chief discuss controversial nation-state law, violence in Arab towns; meeting comes as head of rival Ra'am set to give primetime address

Noam, part of the Religious Zionism slate, lists string of conditions for joining government, including halting state-run projects on Shabbat, upholding Jewish nation-state law

An appeal to Bennett and Sa'ar based on the incorrect premise that all right-wing voters support him signals the premier is already girding for a fifth election

Yamina leader to holds talks with leaders of competing blocs on Friday, Saturday as they scramble to gain enough support to be tasked by president with forming a government

In first public appearance since election, PM appeals for rightist rivals to back him, is immediately turned down by New Hope chief; TV: Likud offered to fold Yamina into party

TV survey: Nearly 2/3 think Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid should step aside to let the Yamina chief lead government; 80% dissatisfied with election results and expect 5th vote

President dismisses assertion he's obligated to pick the candidate who gets most recommendations, insists he'll choose the one best-placed to form a government backed by Knesset

Chaim Druckman avoids directly saying a right-wing government must not cooperate with Ra'am party, urges Sa'ar to back Netanyahu, is '1000%' certain Bennett won't join Lapid