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