Netanyahu 'playing politics' amid 'extreme health and economic crisis,' Yair Lapid charges, as coalition parties continue sniping

After Netanyahu and Gantz back legislation at last minute, a seething Gantz tells media he's done being silent in face of Likud attacks, attempts to 'erode democracy'

Sides trade blame after PM's party demands budget delay deal include freeze on senior law-enforcement appointments, which Blue and White refuses, as midnight deadline looms

Netanyahu to hold press conference at 8:30 p.m., a day before cliff edge and with no agreement yet between Likud and Blue and White; Finance Committee to vote on budget delay

Likud minister says 'there will be no elections in 2020' as reported deal delaying Monday night budget deadline is said to include NIS 400 million for yeshivas

Something has cracked in the prime minister's longstanding base of support. Likud's MKs and rank-and-file members are no longer sure Netanyahu is putting the country first

Move comes after Netanyahu and Gantz hint at prospect, following weeks of attacks by Gazan terrorists; Qatari envoy due this week to deliver aid to Strip

Coalition partners reportedly optimistic for budget compromise to avert elections, but officials continue to trade barbs ahead of Monday deadline

Organizations said to tell Israel via intermediaries it would be an 'act of war,' after Gantz, PM hint at return to policy; balloon-borne device sparks fire in Israeli community

Army chief holds briefing with southern command after a night that saw 12 rockets fired toward Israel and three rounds of reprisal airstrikes by Israeli warplanes