Railing at judiciary for placing limits on transitional governments, New Right MK says annexation of parts of West Bank can and should take place immediately

Right-wing lawmakers refuse to sign pledge for Netanyahu until Yisrael Beytenu does; Blue and White also racing for 61 signatures; another Likud MK expresses doubts about Netanyahu

Ayelet Shaked calls on Blue and White to accept reported offer that would allow Netanyahu to serve as PM for 3-4 months before stepping down to focus on criminal cases

After Yisrael Beytenu leader called the ultra-Orthodox 'anti-Zionists,' Haredi MKs slam 'horror show' and liken it to Kishinev pogrom; others accuse him of leading to 3rd election

President sits down with representatives of Blue and White, Joint List and UTJ, possibly in preparation for last 21 days before new elections will likely be called

Politicians and others say Trump administration's shift away from 1978 decision that found settlements inconsistent with international law gives Israel cover to lay claim to land

Likud says premier is still aiming for a unity government, though party's Knesset faction chair claimed PM would support a vote for the top spot only

Yisrael Beytenu leader says reports his party is holding consultations ahead of a major political decision are 'nonsense'

New Right members indicate increasing willingness to hold independent coalition talks; Liberman slams Netanyahu, says he will be 'solely responsible' if new elections called

New Right head claims he's fine sitting in opposition to prevent 3rd election; Blue and White said to have offered him and Shaked ministerial posts in potential minority government