But sources in Benny Gantz's party insist Netanyahu doesn't want to resolve issue, is seeking early elections to avoid handover of power

Yesh Atid head says he's willing to do anything to end Netanyahu's rule, but he can no longer trust his former partner to lead the camp

5 senior lawmakers would form new faction and join opposition, says member of potential breakaway group, declaring each day the unity government continues is a 'disaster'

Defense minister says hourglass running out, and new vote will be called if no budget or functioning government; opposition leader Lapid challenges him to take action

Credit agency highlights offshore natural gas reserves and tech sectors, but says 'political system weighs on fiscal policy effectiveness'

After meetings scrapped in past month due to coalition crisis, Kushner visit, ministers to discuss approving further funds for state budget

Housing Minister Yaakov Litzman reportedly calls to vote against bill seen as preventing elections, in bid to pressure PM for yeshiva funding

By 56-41 votes, MKs back legislation that gives government more time to resolve impasse on passing state financial plan

Blue and White party reportedly sees move as a safeguard against PM sending country to fresh elections over budget dispute

After urging Likud and Blue and White to compromise in standoff over budget, UTJ lawmaker says party will oppose any move that would trigger 4th Knesset vote in under 2 years