Majority all but guaranteed for opposition bill after Blue and White pledges support; poll predicts government not headed by Netanyahu near-impossible in next Knesset

Defense minister says Blue and White will back motion to disband parliament; Netanyahu, by refusing to pass budget, 'decided to break up the coalition and drag Israel to elections'

But Likud minister says Gantz 'unworthy' of being PM; talks between coalition parties continue ahead of preliminary reading Wed. of bill dissolving Knesset, compromise unlikely

Economy Minister Peretz says state budget has been taken 'hostage' by Netanyahu, Welfare Minister Shmuli declares 'no point in continuing' unity coalition

Diaspora Minister Yankelevich claims her call to legalize wildcat communities toes the party line; leader Gantz clarifies that he supports only those built on state land

Report claims Blue and White leader will announce decision sometime before motion comes up, but sides still may be holding out hope for compromise to stave off 4th poll in 2 years

Blue and White head instructs party to advance contentious laws without backing of Likud in move that could bring down government; PM: 'We'll vote against elections, and for unity'

Second minister in Gantz’s party also confirms they’re weighing voting in favor of opposition’s no-confidence motion on Wednesday, which would topple coalition and trigger election

Ex-justice minister says coalition run by ‘failing parties’; bill would also need Blue and White's backing; Yamina continues to trade fire with Netanyahu's Likud as elections near

A High Court decision cuts Israel's long-suffering government off life support, and everyone from left, right and center is readying the campaign