Party dismisses reports that leader Gantz willing to dissolve it to join unity government in which he would serve as PM after Netanyahu

TV says talks aimed at establishing emergency government ongoing for several days with Likud accepting Blue and White MK Gabi Ashkenazi as defense minister

Netanyahu asks Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu, Labor-Gesher-Meretz to join his Likud party in a coalition

Blue and White leader says he has 'not received a serious reply' from the PM on offer to start negotiations to form emergency government

Likud leader says inclusion of terror supporters -- apparent reference to Arab-led Joint List -- out of bounds even in midst of coronavirus crisis, signalling gaps may remain

Pandemic shutting down much of country could bring leaders to set aside year-long political deadlock; President Rivlin welcomes initiative

Centrist leader and others rule out joining a government headed by a premier on trial, amid rampant speculation of Likud contacts with potential 'deserters' to fill out coalition

As rivals Netanyahu and Gantz get White House invite, Washington's proposal could be a basis for long-elusive Israeli unity government, and a springboard for annexing settlements

A week before deadline, frustrated president says Israel is going through a 'troubled time,' urges Netanyahu, Gantz to prevent elections

Gantz says obdurate prime minister won't budge, but both sides claim they still want unity talks, even as Likud lawmaker declares talks over