Reported request of ultra-Orthodox party apparently aimed at paving way for Liberman to join right-wing government led by incumbent PM

With MKs from left and right attending memorial event, controversial views and disagreements of past take backseat to praise for Ovadia Yosef's Torah genius

Blue and White head to talk with party leaders in bid to form coalition, days after PM returned the mandate following failed attempt to do so himself

Blue and White leader looked at option of such a coalition, that would be backed from outside by Liberman, according to TV report

PM says country needs leadership to face 'growing security challenges,' but Blue and White chief accuses him of 'not seeking unity but immunity'

Former justice minister, whose New Right party didn't sign statement against joining minority coalition backed by the Joint List, says earlier document was enough

No minority coalition has ever been formed immediately following elections but Israeli law does not explicitly state that a new government must enjoy absolute majority support

Bennett and Shaked refuse to sign onto PM initiative, calling it unnecessary; Gantz said prepared to accept Rivlin's Blue and White-Likud unity government proposal

Shalom Cohen says a heavenly voice will proclaim Blue and White No. 2, Yisrael Beytenu leader each have a place in the World to Come if they form government with his party

As MKs take their vows of office for second time this year, president and Knesset speaker entreat leaders to bridge over their differences and find path to unity government