Likud minister: 'We want a unity government - that's our goal'
Likud negotiators urge unity government, express hope for 'goodwill' on part of Blue and White team.
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Netanyahu to Gantz:
'The ball is in your court - let's form a unity government'
'The ball is in your court', PM tells Blue and White chief during address Thursday. 'Show responsibility, and join a unity government.'
'Everyone feels the revolution we're bringing to Jerusalem'
Jerusalem mayor touts increase in construction in the capital, vows to end massive net migration from Jerusalem.
'Those who boycott haredim end up losing'
Former Mayor of Beit Shemesh and MK-elect Moshe Abutbul: Anyone who boycotts us isn't acting wisely.
Rivlin: Election law should be updated
President receives official results for elections to 22nd Knesset. "Important that everyone feels elections are fair and transparent."
'There won't be a third election'
Election committee certifies results of last week's Knesset election. 'There was attempt to delegitimize election,' says election chief.
'The State of Israel's allowed to say "enough"'
Supreme Court discusses BDS operative Omar Shakir's petition against Interior Minister decision not to extend his work visa in Israel.
Likud: We will represent the entire right-wing bloc in talks
Likud pushes back on claims by Blue and White officials that Netanyahu plans to abandon right-wing allies in talks for unity government.
Gantz looks to break up right-wing bloc
Blue & White reportedly trying to foment tensions between Netanyahu and right-wing allies, telling them PM didn't mention them in talks.
Liberman: The entire argument is over who will be PM first
Yisrael Beytenu chairman reiterates he will only support government which includes his party, the Likud and Blue and White.
Netanyahu: Committed to the right-wing bloc
Netanyahu speaks to party leaders on the right, updates them on meeting with President and Blue and White chairman.
Rivlin to continue consultations with elected parties
Rivlin to hold second day of consultations with parties elected to the 22nd Knesset. Each party will recommend a candidate for PM.
Yariv Levin to Gantz: Reveal the agreement with the Joint List
Tourism Minister: Israel's security policy cannot be determined by Ayman Odeh and Ahmed Tibi.
President Rivlin: 'The people want a stable unity government'
Rivlin says that the only way to form a stable government is to have the two large parties join forces.
Livni welcomes result of elections
Former MK welcomes election results: Something good has happened in this election and it can be embraced.
Bezalel Smotrich:
'Haredim are disqualified, terror supporters are embraced'
Bezalel Smotrich attacks Blue and White following report that the Arab Joint List may recommend Benny Gantz for prime minister.
Liberman's conditions for joining government with haredi parties
Yisrael Beytenu chief says he's willing to join gov't which includes Shas, UTJ - if these conditions are met.
'No party will hold negotiations separately from the others'
Heads of right-wing parties sign document declaring they will only enter government together, and their candidate for PM is Netanyahu.
Netanyahu:
'Benny, we must establish a broad unity government'
"I call on you - Benny, let's meet today, any hour, any time, to kick-start this move, which is the order of the day," Netanyahu says.
Netanyahu to Likud:
'We will do everything to prevent a dangerous government'
PM addresses formation of right-wing bloc for coalition negotiations. '2 options: A gov't led by me, or one that relies on Arab parties.'
Yamina factions to hold coalition negotiations together
Coalition negotiations team will include representatives from Jewish Home, National Union, and New Right factions.
Gafni: We're going to a Netanyahu-led government
UTJ MK: Haredi Judaism won. With God's help, Netanyahu will head the next government.
Smotrich vows: There will be a right-wing government
Despite exit polls showing right-wing without a majority, Transportation Minister says Yamina will ensure formation of rightist government.
Deri: We will recommend Netanyahu
Shas chairman: I hope all the boycotts will disappear and we can soon form a government.
Final voter turnout: 69.4 percent
Voter turnout of 69.4 percent represents an increase of about 1.5 percent compared to the turnout in the previous election in April.
Yamina 'cautiously optimistic': 'Wait for the final results'
Yamina party's English outreach director Jeremy Saltan says party could outperform exit polls, remains 'cautiously optimistic.'
'The era of Netanyahu is over'
Joint Arab List chief celebrates party's projected 12-13 seats, lauding increased voter turnout in Arab sector.
President Rivlin: Voters will decide who will be PM
Reuven Rivlin votes in Jerusalem, calls on voters to turnout in second election of 2019. 'Neither the president nor party leaders choose PM'
Deri: Looks like Shas is going to the opposition
Shas chairman speaks to activists at party headquarters in Jerusalem and presents a gloomy prediction.
How do you say 'voting percentage' in Swedish?
Nearly 200 journalists arrive from around world to cover 22nd Knesset election. GPO head: 'Elections in Israel - huge international event.'
12th child born to President's Chief of Staff
Rivka Ravitz today celebrates Brit for 12th child along with husband Yitzhak Ravitz who serves as Kiryat Yearim Council head.
'First step towards applying sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'
Minister Miri Regev welcomes approval of decision to authorize Jordan Valley community of Mevo’ot Yericho.
Rabbi Peretz: I'm very worried about the Trump plan
Education Minister concerned about concessions that might be in the US peace plan: This is a death sentence for settlement.
Shaked:
'Netanyahu and his inner-circle hate me personally'
'Netanyahu never wanted us in the government,' says Ayelet Shaked, accusing PM's inner-circle of waging personal war against her.
Watch: Children of Mevo'ot Yericho grant gift to Netanyahu
Children of Jordan Valley community which PM promised to approve grant him a gift during today's cabinet meeting, held in the area.
Cabinet approves Jordan Valley town
Government approves decision on authorization of Mevo'ot Yericho, after AG removes opposition to vote.
Shaked to Netanyahu: Put aside hate, we need to work together
Yamina chairwoman urges PM Netanyahu to work on enlarging bloc, emphasizes that smaller parties' size more important than size of Likud.
Deri: Gantz threw the keepers of tradition under the bus
Shas chairman warns at election rally: We are heading towards the establishment of a secular government.
Firing of John Bolton
'Trump loves teamwork and discipline'
Republicans Overseas Israel Chair Marc Zell says Trump Administration's pro-Israel policies will not be affected by firing of John Bolton.
'Why are leftists afraid of cameras to prevent voter fraud?'
Justice Minister pushes back on criticism of Camera Law. 'Nothing to fear if you're not counting on fraud.'
