'Gideon Sa'ar is the right man in the right place'
Knesset members who support Gideon Sa'ar's candidacy explain what led them to understand that the Netanyahu era has ended.
Knesset members who support Gideon Sa'ar's candidacy explain what led them to understand that the Netanyahu era has ended.
Josh Hasten talks about the reverberating question: Why Israel needs another election campaign and whether it will make a real change.
MK Liberman slams alleged deal between Blue and White, haredim. 'This is the same party that promised its voters a secular unity gov't.'
Min. Yoav Galant praises PM Netanyahu, says indictment irrelevant until trial ends.
Yisrael Beytenu chair says Israel's third elections will bring a decision - as did the UK's.
DM Bennett says party will run alone, promises to be 'national party' for 'the entire nation.'
New poll shows blocs would remain identical, despite Blue and White gaining two seats more than Likud.
Blue & White rejects Likud offer to break up 55-MK rightist bloc in exchange for unity gov't, says Likud compromise only allows negotiation.
Rival Likud candidate challenging Netanyahu says he'll lead party to victory, but promises to remain loyal even if he loses leadership race.
Who likes the 'eternal caretaker government which never ends?' This is who you should vote for.
Likud's MK Kisch says every MK has right to immunity, right-wing bloc grows with MK Sa'ar at its head.
'We won't begin process of dissolving Knesset until Wednesday, so that party heads can try to prevent new elections,' Knesset speaker says.
MK Amir Peretz says elections are due to MK Liberman's 'racist hatred of Arabs and haredim.'
MK Liberman says voters from right and left complain about his decisions: 'Someone will always be unhappy with what we do.'
Min. Regev praises Petah Tikva conference, expresses hope that Yisrael Beytenu will join right-wing coalition and prevent elections.
Former Kadima minister Haim Ramon criticizes Blue and White for 'amateurism,' says they 'failed twice,' 'need to separate.'
MK Liberman, chair of the Yisrael Beytenu party, says PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, think they'll come out victorious if new elections are held.
Labor's MK Barlev says he hopes Yuli Edelstein will make 'correct choice' and agree to try to form coalition if tapped by Pres. Rivlin.
Avi Gabbay warns against new elections, urges MK Gantz to form unity government with Likud.
PM Netanyahu urges direct elections. 'Blue and White says they know what the nation wants, so I'm in favor of letting the nation decide.'
Yuli Edelstein urges unity gov't led by PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, as 'only option' to prevent new elections.
DM Bennett calls on 'all responsible public servants' to form coalition by deadline, as Likud MK announces support for bid by MK Sa'ar.
Blue and White chairman: Netanyahu offered nothing that would prevent unnecessary elections.
As municipal leaders call on MK Liberman to join coalition, Likud's Min. Katz turns to Yitzhak Rabin's successors.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman says he does not intend to join a narrow government, is convinced that a unity government is no longer an option.
Blue and White chairman claims refusal to negotiate is due to PM Netanyahu's 'refusal to budge.'
MK Yogev calls on Religious Zionist parties across the spectrum to unite, emphasizes that 'none of them alone have electoral security.'
Pres. Rivlin tells party leaders: 'Go crazy, but why drag the whole country with you?'
Who can prevent the elections in Israel, which a large majority of the public thinks are unnecessary and will change nothing anyway?
Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate.
Economy Min. Cohen says PM Netanyahu believes he is innocent, won't request immunity.
Blue and White refuses to continue meetings with Likud, citing lack of 'real progress.'
Min. Elkin, Likud negotiator, says PM Netanyahu insisting on being first in rotation deal in order to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley.
MK Gantz says he's willing to form a unity government - but only if he serves as PM for its first two years.
Blue and White no longer working to get MK Gantz second chance at forming government, report says.
PM discusses call with Donald Trump on plans to apply sovereignty to Jordan Valley. 'Things we could have only dreamed of are happening.'
'Even if there are elections, PM Netanyahu will continue in position for another half a year,' MK Shaked says.
PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz, working to gather 61 signatures to request another chance at forming coalition.
Yuli Edelstein plans meetings with MK Liberman, UTJ leaders.
Senior Blue and White official says party has 'no faith in Netanyahu, not even for a single day.'
Blue and White leader meets local leaders in the Galilee.
New poll shows right-religious bloc with slight gain in power, despite Blue and White's lead.
MK Liberman claims PM Netanyahu is 'coordinating with Hamas,' warns Hamas will soon be another Hezbollah.
MK Zohar proposes holding elections within 45 days, Elections Committee says it's not possible.
Likud MK demands PM Netanyahu resign to solve political deadlock.
Min. Deri urges PM Netanyahu, MK Gantz: 'Sit in a room and do everything to prevent elections.'
No big deal to hold third elections, public needs to make a decision, Min. Regev says.
Most Israelis believe Netanyahu cannot continue as PM, but 35% believe he can.
Blue and White leader blames PM Netanyahu for political deadlock, incitement, offers to lead unity government.
Likud's MK Sa'ar calls for Likud primaries, is criticized for showing 'zero loyalty' to PM Netanyahu.
Is there still a chance for a unity government or the right-wing coalition? Gil Hoffman discusses what can prevent another election.
Blue and White, Yisrael Beytenu, set to sign coalition agreement including list of laws opposed by haredi parties.
Senior officials close to MK Gantz say he's 'not a pushover,' isn't afraid of relying on Arab parties for support.
MK Miki Zohar says there's 'progress' in talks between PM Netanyahu and MK Liberman, Blue and White isn't interested in unity government.
Yisrael Beytenu chair says any government other than a unity government 'will have a hard time functioning.'