With growing anger among longtime allies, and some even threatening to bolt, the Likud leader risks an escalating showdown with an intransigent Benny Gantz
PM relinquishes his right-wing agenda for political stability and personal immunity, while Gantz secures a veto on conservative policies while backing off long-term policy goals
Party source accuses Netanyahu of 'betrayal' amid reports it will be cut from 3 ministers to 1; Ayelet Shaked says she hopes PM won't 'break up' right-wing bloc
'Democracy is dying slowly,' alleges ex-justice minister Shaked, as another MK accuses judges of 'despicable arrogance' and says they should stand trial; vote to be held at 4 p.m.
Benny Gantz's No. 2 lambastes government's closure of courts ahead of Netayahu trial, digital tracking of patients; claims measures being taken by 'illegitimate government'
With 97% of count predicting PM-led political bloc slightly short of 61 seats, Likud leader sits down with party chiefs, who vow to form right-wing government
The right-wing party's candidates target tens of thousands of worshipers in 21 cities across the country in 'very significant' part of national campaign
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