In letter to Netanyahu ahead of a Monday vote in a key Knesset committee, relatives of 45 victims say independent state inquiry only way to properly investigate tragedy

In reversal, Netanyahu ally Moshe Gafni tells PM the formation of a commission is the 'correct way' to proceed; Yesh Atid will seek to fast-track bill to establish committee

UTJ's Porush Eichler suggest Likud leader let someone else lead a right-wing coalition for a year and a half, then return to his post

Premier says 'moment of truth' has come for Yamina leader, claims 'overwhelming majority of the public' supports bid to hold an election for premier

Negotiations are stuck as the PM grapples with a trust deficit -- even among his closest allies

Shas, UTJ said concerned premier's opponents will form government without them if he fails, upend religious status quo; TV: Likud offered Yamina the defense and foreign ministries

TV report says New Hope decided against recommending Lapid for PM after Yamina threatened to endorse the incumbent premier

Calling for 'a normal people in our land,' Religious Zionism's Noam faction opposes recognition of gay and lesbian couples with children as families

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