New alliance seen securing 8-12 seats in three TV surveys; Labor sinks to 5; Netanyahu remains unable to form a government without Liberman

With the recently elected chair refusing to consider merger with newly formed Democratic Camp, some in party said to fear he is 'endangering its existence'

Democratic Camp slate unites Meretz, Ehud Barak's Israel Democratic Party, and Labor lawmaker Stav Shaffir in a 'first step toward getting Israel back on track'

Stressing urgency as time to form an alliance runs out, New Right Party leader advises 'our friends to wake up'

Some say alliance with former PM and Labor defector waters down Meretz's left-wing brand; Labor's No. 2 indicates he may also jump ship, which could lead to party's total collapse