Near final results:
Blue and White - 33 seats, Likud - 31
Central Elections Committee publishes near final results of elections for 22nd Knesset. Official results to be published next Wednesday.
Central Elections Committee publishes near final results of elections for 22nd Knesset. Official results to be published next Wednesday.
Israeli president to begin process of choosing prime minister following close election by seeking recommendations from party leaders.
"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.
Tzfat chief rabbi calls to work for unity within Religious Zionist camp immediately rather than wait until the next election.
This Sunday a live online event will be held analyzing the election results and how it will affect the next government coalition.
"We have to make sure that our interests are represented," Yamina chairwoman says regarding right-wing bloc for coalition negotiations.
Arab MK Ahmed Tibi rejects the idea that a member of the Joint List will serve as opposition chairman.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman calls on Netanyahu and Gantz to focus on a unity government. "For us, there is no other option."
PA chairman says he would be against a new Israeli government led by Binyamin Netanyahu.
Likud responds to reports that Netanyahu does not rule out a third round of elections if he fails to form a government.
The day after the election, the key question is who will succeed in forming the next government, and what price will he pay for it?
Top PA official: "Whoever will be able to form a government, we are ready to sit with him or her in order to restart the negotiations."
Trump addresses the inconclusive election results. "We knew it would be close. We’ll see what happens - our relationship is with Israel.”
Right-wing faction heads decide to establish bloc of parties, headed by Netanyahu, that will hold joint coalition negotiations.
Senior Yisrael Beytenu official says Avidgor Liberman aims to oust Netanyahu as PM, have Likud offer alternative candidate for premiership.
Chabad hasidim give UTJ approximately 10,000 more votes than the party won in April.
As Netanyahu and Gantz are locked in a tight race CNN reports and asks - can there be yet another election race soon?
MK Miki Zohar says Likud accepts will of the people, but will not join a government without PM Netanyahu.
Coalition negotiations team will include representatives from Jewish Home, National Union, and New Right factions.
American Jewish Congress praises Israel's elections, emphasizes importance of continued good relationship with the US.
As vote count continues, right-wing and left-wing blocs effectively tied, with Blue and White holding slim lead over Likud.
Knesset's election results site shows updated stats for how many votes parties received - and how residents of each city voted.
Arab MKs look to flex political muscle in next Knesset - even from the opposition. MK says party may back Gantz as PM.
Blue and White chairman hopes for 'good unity government' - but does not mention cooperation with PM Netanyahu.
Yisrael Beytenu chair says no negotiations without commitment to pass Draft Law, run public transportation on Shabbat.
Mohammad Shtayyeh downplays Israel's election, says neither candidate for PM has plan "to end the occupation".
Final results expected later on Wednesday.
Likud MK Nir Barkat hopes that Blue and White will be reasonable and hold coalition negotiations with his party.
Yaron Dekel and Shmuel Rosner discuss the possible scenarios that will take place after the election results are announced.
Prime Minister responds to the results of the election: All the Likud's partners are committed to going together.
Final results of Tuesday's election will force establishment of broad unity government, says Blue and White MK Orit Farkash-Hacohen.
Blue and White has 32 seats and the Likud has 31. Yisrael Beytenu wins 9 seats. Otzma Yehudit doesn't pass the threshold.
UTJ MK: Haredi Judaism won. With God's help, Netanyahu will head the next government.
United Torah Judaism chief vows to endorse Netanyahu for PM. "We don't rule out unity gov't - but we won't sit with Yair Lapid."
Arab Joint List is the Knesset's third largest party with 15 seats. Liberman wins 8 seats.
Despite exit polls showing right-wing without a majority, Transportation Minister says Yamina will ensure formation of rightist government.
Jewish Home-National Union chairman: We are one people, it's time to unite.
Shas chairman: I hope all the boycotts will disappear and we can soon form a government.
Despite announcement of plan to split Yamina into two factions, Shaked says Yamina MKs to work together in coalition negotiations.
Former Knesset Member Yaakov "Ketzaleh" Katz says that Netanyahu will be able to formulate a narrow rightwing government.
Yamina party's English outreach director Jeremy Saltan says party could outperform exit polls, remains 'cautiously optimistic.'
MK Sharren Haskel on the possibility of a third election: I really hope not, but everything’s on the table.
Yamina splits into Jewish Home-National Union and the New Right. They will hold coalition negotiations together.
Joint Arab List chief celebrates party's projected 12-13 seats, lauding increased voter turnout in Arab sector.
MK Yoav Kisch predicts that if Binyamin Netanyahu does not head the next government, Israel will go to elections for the third time.
Blue and White ahead by 1 seat, right-wing bloc ahead by 2 seats, no side able to form coalition, initial results show.
Turnout stands at nearly 64% as of 6 PM.
Yesha Council chairman says 'last chance' to influence the election result to prevent harm to Jewish communities.
Gil Hoffman explains why he is Israel’s happiest person as Israelis go to the polls for a second time in 5 months.
Transportation Minister warns right-wing turnout lower than last round while overall turnout is up, 'We will wake up tomorrow in danger.'
Yamina leaders Bennett and Shaked warn voters to turn out or else residents of the center will need to be within 15 seconds of bomb shelters
Fox News Anchor moved by story of Goldin family, says he considers it great privilege to help them by sharing their story.
Central Elections Committee: Illegal to forbid employees to vote.
Likud spokesman warns: PM expects Joint Arab List to win more seats than expected.
Im Tirtzu reveals leftist activists organizing rides for Bedouin voters, in violation of orders given by chair of Election Committee.
In Hebrew Instagram post, Israeli actress calls on followers to 'get out and vote.'
Increased voter turnout reported in Arab sector, as overall turnout defies predictions of decrease following April election.