New vote set for March 23 after 'unity' government crumbles in just 7 months; Netanyahu promises huge win, but polls suggest tough race, with main threat from parties to his right

Likud MK comes to Knesset in decoy car, another ignores officials' messages but responds to pro-cannabis activists. A Blue and White MK naps in his car, before a last-minute entry

Lawmakers vote 49 to 47 against legislation that would have given Likud, Blue and White extra time to reach compromise; Knesset set to dissolve on Tuesday at midnight

Netanyahu’s party accuses Gantz of reneging on agreement, while defense minister — in isolation over exposure to virus — says he expects PM to refuse his ‘final offer’

3 lawmakers from Gantz's party reportedly won't back bill for 2-week budget delay to allow more time for talks with Likud; coalition whip Zohar calls their move 'political suicide'

With Knesset set to dissolve Tuesday night, Blue and White propose legislation for a two-week delay on budget to allow more time for talks to avoid new elections

TV survey forecasts Likud rebel's New Hope party would be second largest, Netanyahu's right-wing bloc to fall short of majority

No deal by Tuesday night means vote is triggered automatically; defense minister said pushing for compromise on justice minister's powers, angering his party members

Likud responds that concessions will be necessary as it seeks to re-adjust agreement between parties days before budget deadline, as Blue and White's popularity continues to fall

Refuted TV reports would see Gantz's premiership start-date pushed back -- but such a move would require changing Basic Laws in matter of days