Move comes after sides refuse to agree on agenda for weekly summit, marking new low for crumbling coalition as parties remain split over budget

TV news says move intended to smooth over Haredi objections to dissolving unity government and holding another round of voting; Prime Minister's Office denies claim

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

MK Miki Zohar describes a 'gaping abyss' between his Likud party and Blue and White, says situation at a critical point and 'decisions must be made' on future together

Amid rift with coalition partner Blue and White, PM calls for swift passage of budget, which must be approved by August 25 to keep government from dissolving

Coalition parties Blue and White and Labor support legislation despite objections by Netanyahu's religious allies; Haredi MKs warn Benny Gantz: 'You will not be prime minister'

Senior Haredi politicians complain of serious police violence, say lockdowns unfairly target ultra-Orthodox areas

Piling pressure on his coalition partner, Netanyahu calls on Blue and White chief to 'put politics aside' and back 1-year budget, which he says is needed to help economy

Despite embrace of mask wearing and social distancing, Haredi neighborhoods hit hard by second wave of coronavirus pandemic

Defense minister says no date for annexation, Israel is not responsible for every blast in Iran; finance minister insists immediate budget needed to kickstart economy