Right-wing voters are famously faithful to their camp’s leader, giving Netanyahu room to maneuver, compromise, and live to fight another day

But reports say former army chief is undecided on entering politics and has not committed to Ya'alon, who plans to split from current alliance with Yesh Atid

Internal polling reportedly shows new centrist party led by former generals would have best chance at siphoning voters off right-wing bloc

TV survey predicts list headed by former general and including Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai and ex-FM Tzipi Livni would dent support for nearly every faction, from Shas to Joint List

Two public figures, who have recently become increasingly critical of the government, deny report they are forming new centrist party

Speaking at IDC conference, Gadi Eisenkot appears to criticize prime minister's attacks on police and state attorney's office, questions sale of F-35s to UAE

Yossi Cohen, a confidant of the premier, reportedly mooted after no agreement reached on string of other officials, some of whom refused

Professor of epidemiology and preventive medicine, who has served as Health Ministry director-general, to be appointed as leader of campaign to defeat outbreak

Despite approval of payments up to NIS 7,500, many to get less than NIS 2,000; welfare chief slams top treasury official for being 'out of touch' with suffering of the people

Retired army leader in interview does not rule out entering political arena, says he wants 'to make a difference again'