Gantz's party rejects offer to get alliance back together, says defense minister 'the only one who will lead'; Michaeli tells fellow Labor MKs to leave coalition, defect to Gantz

TV survey predicts list headed by former general and including Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai and ex-FM Tzipi Livni would dent support for nearly every faction, from Shas to Joint List

After bill to dissolve Knesset passes initial reading, PM says Blue and White acting like a 'government within a government,' refuses to commit to handing over power as promised

Right-wing party leader accuses both Netanyahu and Lapid of failing, with faction looking to capitalize on strong polling numbers ahead of likely early vote

Netanyahu wants to delay the 4th ballot in two years, the opposition wants to expedite it; the fight over timing is just beginning, and the pro-Netanyahu UTJ controls the clock

Opposition motion passes 61-54 after support from Blue and White, but must still pass three more readings before new national vote called

Majority all but guaranteed for opposition bill after Blue and White pledges support; poll predicts government not headed by Netanyahu near-impossible in next Knesset

Report says internal poll has indicated minuscule support for initiative among target voters, leading party to dismiss move as 'not feasible'

Other opposition MKs bash Blue and White chief for joining Netanyahu-led government in the first place; Likud whip accuses defense minister of hitting ‘new low’

Defense minister says Blue and White will back motion to disband parliament; Netanyahu, by refusing to pass budget, 'decided to break up the coalition and drag Israel to elections'