Blue and White leader vows to reintroduce targeted killings if elected, says he won't hesitate to use Israel's military might when needed

Renouncing place on beleaguered slate, Yair Fink says Israel 'in need of real leadership' that can mount a credible challenge to Netanyahu

Yisrael Beytenu head reiterates call for national unity government to be formed after September elections, says 'country is deep in the mud'

Israeli TV reports Blue and White wary of potential alliance with ex-PM's new party, Labor and Meretz over concerns it could hurt its prospects among right-wing voters

Former top defense officials under the PM assail him over the agreement; IDF nabs Gazan carrying knife who crossed the border

Former IDF deputy chief of staff says he believes in West Bank pullout, though some settlements will be part of Israel

Shaked asks if former PM thinks Israelis have forgotten his 'botched term,' while Shaffir says his new party marks a return to 'courageous' politics

Former premier pans Blue and White leadership for lack of passion needed to convince voters in the last campaign, says size of blocs, not individual parties will determine winner

Blue and White party leader says Netanyahu 'has lost it,' calls on him to step down; warns Ehud Barak's new political bid could do harm by dividing votes

Legal experts say there's no going back on vote initiating snap elections; some analysts see the measure as an effort by Netanyahu to avoid blame for having orchestrated move