Knesset speaker willing to share role if it will help form unity gov't
Israel prepares to swear in the 22nd Knesset under the shadow of political uncertainty. Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein to remain in post until a new government is formed.
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Right-wing parties decide to stick together as unity talks flail
PM Netanyahu convenes right-wing allies to discuss what should be done going forward, including the possibility of handing the mandate to form the next government back to President Reuven Rivlin.
Blue and White: We canceled meeting with Netanyahu to 'weaken' him
Unnamed official in center-left list tells Israel Hayom: Benny Gantz will be prime minister. PM Netanyahu's time is over.
Netanyahu considering handing back presidential mandate to Rivlin
Just days after being tapped for a fifth term, PM poised to give back the mandate because of the stalled unity talks. Move could lead to Gantz getting Rivlin's blessing to form government, but his chances are even lower than Netanyahu's.
Poll: Most Israelis want a unity government, don't want an election
In the confusion that has reigned since Sept. 17, a strong desire for a unity government has emerged – although which parties should make up that government is a subject of disagreement. Few want to a see the country hold a third election in the space of a year.
Ending the deadlock: 5 scenarios
After an inconclusive Knesset election last week, PM Netanyahu has no obvious path to the 61-seat majority required to rule. Nor does it look like his opponents are going to budge. Here's how it could play out.
'Blue and White asked Balad not to recommend Gantz'
In Facebook video, Joint Arab List leader Ayman Odeh says Balad withdrew support for Benny Gantz at the request of Blue and White MK Ofer Shelah, because the party hopes PM Netanyahu will fail to form a government.
President taps Netanyahu to form new government, but political uncertainty continues
"If I don't succeed, I will return the mandate to you and with the help of God and Israel's citizens and yourself, Mr. President, we will establish a broad national unity government down the line," Netanyahu says.
Lieberman calls on PM to show flexibility in talks with Blue and White
Yisrael Beytenu leader appears more aligned with Benny Gantz than ever as he accuses Netanyahu of dragging out coalition talks and working toward bringing about a third election.
Final election results see Likud up to 32 Knesset seats
Likud's gain is United Torah Judaism's loss, as ultra-Orthodox party drops to 7 Knesset seats. Division of Knesset seats among political blocs remains unchanged, with Center-Left holding on to 57 seats compared to the Right's 55.