MK Nir Barkat, next leading candidate, says PM 'erred' by failing to step aside and allow someone else to lead; vows to win potential primaries as party heads to opposition

In show of strength, former Jerusalem mayor organizes gathering of 4,000 party activists, urges Netanyahu not to hold snap leadership vote as Likud heads to opposition

Several MKs said to object to Netanyahu maintaining full control over the party and hope to deny him a snap leadership primary

Former Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat the most popular choice to take over, with 45%; Likud MK Kisch dismisses survey as a 'lie' aimed at 'subversion'

Finance minister expresses outrage as former Jerusalem mayor calls conference to announce his 'vision' for the country

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After PM's rival announces he is leaving due to 'cult' of Netanyahu, party argues he split because of falling popularity; opposition leader Lapid welcomes move

Barkat, Sa'ar deny new committee is a 'shadow coronavirus cabinet,' saying it will work with the government; first topic for talks: possible 3rd wave of outbreak in winter

Nir Barkat, Aida Touma-Sliman, Tehila Friedman join growing list of government officials in isolation, including 3 ministers and the IDF chief of staff

Business owners decry limitations on their activity, delays in transfer of government aid, in chat initiated by PM, who pins blame on Tax Authority