But Likud minister says Gantz 'unworthy' of being PM; talks between coalition parties continue ahead of preliminary reading Wed. of bill dissolving Knesset, compromise unlikely

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'

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

A High Court decision cuts Israel's long-suffering government off life support, and everyone from left, right and center is readying the campaign

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

Buffeted by criticism, defense minister formally launches an investigation into an affair that has stained his ostensible partner, all but officially triggering the 2021 election

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