With the economy faltering and his right-wing bloc fraying, the PM doesn't want to risk a vote. But to get his way, the threat must be credible - so let the campaign begin

Senior right-wing politician '70% sure' that premier will only back postponement in initial vote, then he'll torpedo it and trigger elections anyway

Derech Eretz faction says PM supports its bill to push off August 25 budget deadline; Blue and White, Shas say they'll support postponement

Lawmaker says both Netanyahu and Gantz would be to blame if budget crisis isn't resolved by August 25 deadline; says premier hasn't spoken to him since May

Blue and White chief said to accuse PM of never intending to honor coalition deal that requires an economic plan through 2021

UTJ sources say PM is on his own if he pushes country to a new vote; senior official tells news site: 'He's seeking to break everything up due to political considerations'

Gantz's Blue and White urged to support move, given budget standoff that could send country to elections; Lapid: ‘All that occupies’ PM is the criminal indictments against him

Opposition leaders say they'll back legislation that would bar PM from forming a government due to his indictment on graft charges

Senior officials from Likud and Blue and White blame each other for expected cancellation, as election speculation grows amid standoff over state budget

Cabinet members tell TV new vote would be unnecessary, detrimental; coalition chair Miki Zohar: Election inevitable if Blue and White don't yield on budget