If Netanyahu sees it as his last hope, and Gantz thinks he'll emerge from it stronger, Israel could gradually slide toward the outcome everybody professes to want to avoid

All votes have been counted except for 14 polling stations where there were reports of suspicious activity on election day; officials caution results could still change

Netanyahu's MKs still pledge loyalty, but the inconclusive election result may yet prompt them to commit regicide. Predicts one analyst: 'They won’t stay on the Likud-Titanic'

Soldier in Mea Shearim neighborhood taken to safety by police officers; receives treatment for light injury to his hand

Yisrael Beytenu chief says won't speak to Blue and White leader or Netanyahu ahead of Rivlin meeting; jokes Odeh should send PM flowers as thanks for increase in Joint List seats

The weakened Likud leader is growing pessimistic about his legal troubles, with good reason -- the electorate dashed his hopes of immunity

Greenblatt visits Jerusalem to discuss Mideast vision, but with Israel stuck in post-vote paralysis, PM's transitional government lacks authority to take far-reaching decisions

It was a blackout and a dead phone battery that forced me to switch off and remember what really matters