Economy Minister Peretz says state budget has been taken 'hostage' by Netanyahu, Welfare Minister Shmuli declares 'no point in continuing' unity coalition

Report claims Blue and White leader will announce decision sometime before motion comes up, but sides still may be holding out hope for compromise to stave off 4th poll in 2 years

Blue and White head instructs party to advance contentious laws without backing of Likud in move that could bring down government; PM: 'We'll vote against elections, and for unity'

Channel 12 survey has Netanyahu's party with 30 seats, down from 36 it now has but up from recent polls; support for Bennett's Yamina appears to level off

Second minister in Gantz’s party also confirms they’re weighing voting in favor of opposition’s no-confidence motion on Wednesday, which would topple coalition and trigger election

Ex-justice minister says coalition run by ‘failing parties’; bill would also need Blue and White's backing; Yamina continues to trade fire with Netanyahu's Likud as elections near

Netanyahu's party still in lead -- and widening advantage, according to one survey -- as Gantz indicates he's holding out hope government can be saved and early elections avoided

Efforts to create mobile and mail-in voting for those in COVID quarantine for upcoming local council race dredge up a distinctly American-style reaction

As talk of elections ramps up, Yamina leader’s growing popularity is drawing attention. But is he a real contender for the throne, or just a way to express frustration with the PM?

PM also heard agreeing with then-aide Nir Hefetz that his right-wing political rival is 'a fool,' after the latter criticized him over criminal probes