Survey also predicts Gideon Sa'ar would score far better for right-wing bloc than premier if he leads ruling party; however, all scenarios still show political stalemate persisting

But survey suggests 3rd round of voting in less than a year would fail to break political gridlock; majority say Netanyahu can't remain PM in light of graft charges

Launching Blue and White election campaign, centrist leader accuses PM of 'lying and deceiving' in coalition talks; Lapid says premier inciting against rival party

Netanyahu vows to 'win big' at the polls as Lapid calls on Israelis to 'keep your kids away from the TV' during campaign; Likud MK: This is PM's 'last chance'

Blue and White chair says PM plans to abuse parliamentary immunity laws to evade prosecution; Liberman: Both sides responsible for failure to form government

A day before the Knesset likely to go to yet another snap election, Channel 13 poll shows PM's rightist-Haredi bloc dropping to 52 seats

Legislation to set third national vote in under a year must pass four readings in parliament by midnight on Thursday

Yisrael Beytenu chief says if no is government formed in next 24 hours it'll be due to 'egos' of Gantz, Netanyahu

Lt. Gen. (res.) Gadi Eisenkot says Jewish state fully capable of defending itself without an American treaty, though one could be useful if Iran goes nuclear

Yisrael Beytenu chief says only a broad, unity coalition can cope with security and economic challenges at hand, after PM appeals to him in last-ditch effort to avoid 3rd election