Move comes after Netanyahu backs proposal to push off Monday's budget deadline, likely averting 4th round of elections for now

PM says he'll back proposal to push off Monday's budget deadline, likely averting 4th round of elections for now; Blue and White officials tell TV they're still unsure he means it

Netanyahu to hold press conference at 8:30 p.m., a day before cliff edge and with no agreement yet between Likud and Blue and White; Finance Committee to vote on budget delay

Likud minister says 'there will be no elections in 2020' as reported deal delaying Monday night budget deadline is said to include NIS 400 million for yeshivas

Israel's politicians seem willing to drag the country to yet another vote, ignoring economic pain of working class families

Likud's Miki Zohar asserts Blue and White is 'obstructing PM in extracting Israel from the coronavirus crisis,' says inter-party dysfunction, not budget, at heart of crisis

President says citizens 'feel deceived,' urges 'full transparency' on why government is collapsing, appearing to hint at claims PM trying to avoid handing over premiership to rival

With 4 days left until government dissolves, and new elections called, Blue and White refuses Likud offer to skip approval of 2020 budget, denies offer on senior appointments

Blue and White meets to discuss potential for compromise with Likud as sides appear entrenched in positions over budget, other disagreements, 5 days before election cliff-edge

Netanyahu's party claims Blue and White trying to prevent school year from opening on time; Gantz's party says PM squandering government funds ahead of elections