Yamina leader says he won't sit at head of left-wing coalition, won't abandon his ideals; wishes Netanyahu good luck, is open to talks with Likud, but doesn't commit

MK Pindros: 'Not an ideal situation to rely on party that supports terror'; but Gafni hits out at Smotrich, saying his refusal may lead to anti-religious government, 5th elections

Currently, no politician has viable path to forming government; after calling for 'unusual collaborations,' president said likely to ask parties for their 2nd choice for PM as well

Leader Mansour Abbas, after convening with activists in Nazareth, says party awaiting political developments in coming days; Ra'am being courted by both blocs amid gridlock

Leader Mansour Abbas convenes with consultative council in Nazareth; Ra'am being courted by both blocs amid ongoing political gridlock

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

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

Mansour Abbas says any government he backs must end Arab home demolitions, have broad plan to combat crime in Arab towns

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

Party leader says Likud chief is committed to strengthening settlements, judicial reform; Joint List MKs to present Lapid with demands in return for supporting him