Likud's Yuli Edelstein looks to end coalition impasse, warns of looming 'economic collapse' if negotiations fail

PM says 15,000 came but one media outlet says there were just 2,000 protesters; guesswork, misinformation abounds

Political impasse unlikely to end after a third election, Channel 12 survey indicates, unless the embattled prime minister is no longer head of the ruling party

Likud MK Miki Zohar's proposal seeks to set election run-up to 45 days instead of 90; idea said to have broad support from parties; Blue and White widens lead over Likud in TV poll

Yisrael Beytenu leader puts kibosh on setting up forum days before parliament likely to dissolve amid report that Blue and White seeking to quickly quash PM's bid to avoid charges

Prime minister claims contacts are still ongoing with Benny Gantz to form a unity government and prevent elections; Blue and White reportedly deny there are any talks

PM says a 'final push' to establish unity government with Blue and White leader must be made on behalf of the country

Behind closed doors, Blue and White leader reportedly lashes out against Tzvi Hauser and Yoaz Hendel for blocking Arab-backed minority government

Repeatedly contrasting his own outlook with Netanyahu's, the Blue and White chief succeeds in painting a picture of two different leaders and two different Israels

Blue and White leader informs president of defeat after unity talks with Likud break down as Israel edges into unprecedented political territory