Yuval Steinitz claims centrist party rejected president's proposal due to infighting between leader Benny Gantz and his No. 2 Yair Lapid

Ofer Shelah says he doesn't determine who Arab MKs nominate for PM, after Ayman Odeh reveals talks to restrict support and give Netanyahu first crack at building coalition

Offering creative ideas to break political deadlock, Rivlin Wednesday urged 'paritetic' government and a boosted interim PM role. Did he also consider turning to the kingmaker?

President describes suggestions for changes to the law that would have enabled each of the two men to replace the other as prime minister should one be unable to fulfill duties

Ayman Odeh clarifies he was against move, but Balad faction in alliance were also insisting they did not want to back Gantz; Rivlin gives Netanyahu first shot to form coalition

After president tasks Netanyahu with forming unity coalition, Blue and White leader draws line in the sand

In tasking Netanyahu with forming a government, the president warns that 'the public will pay the price' if he and Gantz fail to find common ground

As the president again asks the PM to build a government, 5 months after the last such effort failed, ToI answers 5 key questions on Israel's increasingly complex political reality

Likud leader calls for ‘joint leadership' with Gantz, citing Iran and Trump plan; Blue and White chief rules out coalition with PM facing indictment

Former PM, who served 16 months for accepting bribes and obstructing justice, said to be advising Blue and White leader