Survey indicates blocs would remain the same after 3rd election; Netanyahu taking most of blame for new national vote; majority believes PM can't continue under indictment

With only 5 days left ahead of deadline, Likud and Blue and White leaders blame each other personally for failure to compromise on unity government, vote likely March 3

Israel will go to unprecedented third vote in less than a year unless political parties manage to break deadlock by December 11

Esther Hayut says 'no greater error' than suggesting state controlled by legal officials; Mandeblit warns justice minister over state prosecutor appointment: 'I won't compromise'

Premier's Likud rival steps up attacks, accuses other senior party lawmakers who have supported PM of being 'spineless'

Panel said facing budget shortfall after last two elections; vote can't be fast-tracked because of legal requirements

Amir Peretz claims his faction turned down 'real enticements' in refusing to join government, as unity talks falter and parties posture for 3rd elections

Party's Central Committee to vote against primaries for the full Knesset list; Netanyahu-Sa'ar vote likely set for December 22, if new elections are called

A week before deadline, frustrated president says Israel is going through a 'troubled time,' urges Netanyahu, Gantz to prevent elections

The prime minister has had his eyes on a repeat poll since September. Now that a third election is nearing, he is heading to Portugal to show off his diplomatic bona fides