Ahead of elections, caretaker PM says right-wing rivals are divisive and anti-democratic, calls on moderates to reject their vision of Israel

PM calls for domestic unity, but also assails right-religious bloc as 'those who think only of their own good' and a threat to Israeli democracy

'This is no longer about the fate of Meretz alone,' veteran left-wing politician says; if there's another Netanyahu premiership 'I won't be able to look at myself in the mirror'

Poll shows Religious Zionism would be strengthened under leadership of Kahanist Ben Gvir, who says he's willing to compromise for sake of 'unity'

At party event, Heidi Mozes drapes chain with golden image of Likud leader around neck of senior MK Israel Katz, defends item as no different to UK currency featuring queen

Party would win 13 seats, compared to 10 under Smotrich, Channel 13 poll finds, in good news for far-right MK, who has been seeking a bigger slice in combined list negotiations

As Netanyahu has moved further to the right, a fertile patch of political ground has appeared; Blue and White-New Hope is hoping to capture it

According to Kan, the ex-chairwoman has been convinced by officials that her return to eadership could be key to the party's survival

Former party chair commits to serving out term as environmental protection minister, but says it's her time to depart political 'wheel of fame'

Deputy religious services minister advocates for wide coalition, says it would be 'a grave mistake' if his party leader awarded Netanyahu the premiership