Israel's leaders can form a government and end the deadlock. All they need is a bit of trust and a willingness to compromise. Or: Why another election is inevitable

Religious Zionism head calls on Bennett and Sa'ar to 'enter a right-wing government,' further narrows Netanyahu's already slim prospects for building a majority coalition

Prime minister dramatically beat back the threat from rightist rebels. Yet nothing he did, not the vaccines, not the peace agreements, could deliver a win at the ballot box

Likud chief phones his likely partners, urges them to join 'a strong, stable right-wing government'; potential kingmaker Bennett says changes afoot but coy on who he will back

In cryptic speech to supporters, Yamina leader promises that 'what was will not be,' while party says it will make decision that 'is best for the public that voted for us'

As of 6 p.m., 51.5% have cast their ballot, a 4.8% decline compared to last round; turnout down in Arab communities; stations for COVID patients, people in quarantine said empty

Lamenting political situation that has forced 4 rounds of voting in 2 years, president says power to influence is in hands of public; Netanyahu calls day a 'festival of democracy'

Netanyahu has gained ground at rivals' expense in campaign's final stretch as virus vaccines kick in; count could take longer than usual; few COVID patients register to vote

With polls predicting close race, a lot hinges on which small parties pass the Knesset threshold -- and on Bennett, who may be decisive in coalition talks

New Hope leader declares he isn’t ‘in Netanyahu’s pocket’ like the Yamina chief, who ruled out joining a Lapid-led government