After receiving 55 recommendations to Blue and White chair's 54, PM says 'broad unity government' the only option

In meetings with Rivlin, ultra-Orthodox party says it won't lift its veto on Lapid due to his 'incitement,' Yamina says it won't negotiate with Gantz if he's picked for premier

Arab-majority alliance's Balad faction says its 3 MKs won't support anyone, possibly paving way for Netanyahu to have first crack at building coalition

President to meet Monday with smaller factions, after Joint (Arab) List recommends Gantz and Yisrael Beytenu doesn't endorse anyone

Amid deadlock, kingmaker breezily suggests Netanyahu and Blue and White chief 'flip a coin' over who should be first to lead unity government in rotation deal

Officials in centrist party reportedly seek to pass the buck, as candidate who has second attempt could be better positioned to succeed

Representatives from centrist alliance say they plan to form a national unity government 'that will represent the people who sent us here'

Kingmaker says his Yisrael Beytenu party can't support Blue and White leader because his 'enemies' in Joint List appear poised to; president urges national unity government

TV report says Netanyahu believes it will be easier for him to form government if Blue and White leader first fails to do so

President's Residence director Harel Tubi says president will be deeply involved and will use his authority to try and prevent 3rd elections