- [Chris] The Knesset had 21days to form a government,

but its time ran outon midnight Wednesday.

The failure by Israel's parliament

comes after both Israeli PrimeMinister Benjamin Netanyahu

and his chief political rival,

former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz,

were unable to gain a 61-seat majority.

Now Israelis face electionsagain on March 2nd.

It's the third timewithin a calendar year,

and it's possible theresults might be the same

as the previous two elections.

Blue and White co-leaderYair Lapid warned Israelis

about a bitter campaign.

(speaking foreign language)

- [Translator] Keep your childrenaway from the television.

These elections are going to be a festival

of hate, violence, and disgust,

so they will not see whatthe elected of the nation

are telling them.

- [Chris] The third electionsprovide an opportunity

for Benjamin Netanyahu tocontinue his political career.

He faces three indictmentson charges of fraud, bribery,

and breach of trust.

But until his trial is over,

which could take months or even years,

he can continue to serve as prime minister

and participate in the next election.

Chris Mitchell, CBN News, Jerusalem.