Miki Zohar says Blue and White's Gantz to get a crack at assembling a government if Likud unable to do so after September polls, didn't believe Knesset would really dissolve

Avigdor Liberman-led party claims conspiracy, alleged quid pro quo, as Ron Cobi launches long-shot Knesset bid to compete for same voters; Likud denies claim

Compromise seems off the table with Knesset session on dissolution bill set to begin; Likud minister says Liberman no longer part of the right

MK Oded Forer says PM is caving to ultra-Orthodox whims, forcing new polls; Likud's Elkin accuses Yisrael Beytenu of 'deceit'

Despite reported understandings with party, gaps remain on ultra-Orthodox conscription bill and other issues

No legal impediment to Natan Eshel participating in negotiations, says deputy AG, after women's groups say it's 'spitting in the faces of women'

No agreement reached on ultra-Orthodox enlistment; Netanyahu associate previously embroiled in sexual misconduct scandal allowed to join talks