A defiant Netanyahu vows to head new government, says right-wing parties have agreed to rally behind him and negotiate as one entity. "With God's help, we will create a stable government," he says.
Will Rivlin tap Netanyahu or Gantz to form a government? What if both try and fail? Will another early election be called?
Far-right figurehead Itamar Ben-Gvir sends letter to party activists, lashing out at the mainstream Right and even the right-wing media, blaming them for "shooting at their own people."
If elections were only held in Tel Aviv, Benny Gantz would be prime minister, as Blue and White garners 37% of the vote in Israel's secular bastion. In Jerusalem, which has many more Orthodox Jews and right-wing voters, the governing party Likud got 23%, in virtual tie with ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism.
Democratic Union No. 2 Stav Shaffir: We need to keep fighting.
Yisrael Beytenu senior official to Israel Hayom: Party chief will do "everything" to have a Likud MK other than PM Benjamin Netanyahu establish the next government. "There is only one option – a national unity government," Lieberman tells reporters.
Ayman Odeh: Our votes prevented Prime Minister Netanyahu from establishing a government. That's something historic. MK Ahmad Tibi says his party will not join coalition or government with Benny Gantz.
Official says recently elected party leader Amir Peretz inherited a party that was "wrecked," with a deficit of 8 million shekels, many of whose veteran and popular members jumped ship.
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked reportedly told party officials that she would resign if Yamina failed to win more than seven seats. National Union, Habayit Hayehudi announce split from Yamina list.
A unity government is the best solution to the challenges Israel is facing in terms of security and defense, diplomacy, and domestic social issues.
