Abandoning pact that could have made him prime minister, party No. 2 says the faction is united behind its leader as new elections come into focus

Blue and White chief again rejects Netanyahu's push for direct vote for premiership as 'spin'; says time to let go of political camps for greater good

As Netanyahu and Bennett vow to forcefully deter rocket fire, local leaders lash the politicians' 'game of musical chairs' while southern residents 'go to sleep afraid'

Survey indicates blocs would remain the same after 3rd election; Netanyahu taking most of blame for new national vote; majority believes PM can't continue under indictment

With only 5 days left ahead of deadline, Likud and Blue and White leaders blame each other personally for failure to compromise on unity government, vote likely March 3

Premier refuses to comment on announcement of charges against his aides in major graft probe, says proposal for direct elections for PM 'must be looked into'

Yisrael Beytenu leader in interview with daily newspaper says he tried to pressure Likud, Blue and White to agree on shared rule but they wouldn't unite -- 'our hands are clean'

A week before deadline, frustrated president says Israel is going through a 'troubled time,' urges Netanyahu, Gantz to prevent elections

The prime minister has had his eyes on a repeat poll since September. Now that a third election is nearing, he is heading to Portugal to show off his diplomatic bona fides

Gantz says obdurate prime minister won't budge, but both sides claim they still want unity talks, even as Likud lawmaker declares talks over