Long-shot proposal, opposed by Gantz, has 'no chance of passing,' PM's internal rival says, arguing that 'we shouldn't hastily change the system of governance'

Claiming that PM will not be able to form coalition, Yoav Kisch says he's backing rival 'out of a deep commitment to the Israeli right'

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

Premier's Likud rival steps up attacks, accuses other senior party lawmakers who have supported PM of being 'spineless'

Party's Central Committee to vote against primaries for the full Knesset list; Netanyahu-Sa'ar vote likely set for December 22, if new elections are called

Samaria Regional Council chairman and head of Likud settler lobby, Yossi Dagan, thanks Netanyahu but says he won't be able to form government, backs rival

TV report says Yuli Edelstein, Likud's No. 2, has been 'laying groundwork' to challenge Netanyahu; his office denies plans, says he's focused on preventing 3rd election

Political impasse unlikely to end after a third election, Channel 12 survey indicates, unless the embattled prime minister is no longer head of the ruling party

Former minister says PM should step down because of political deadlock, not due to looming indictments for corruption

But some in Likud express misgivings about attending Tuesday evening protest and being seen as supporting claims of law enforcement malfeasance; MKs may be asked not to attend