Our latest would-be PM failed in trying to defeat Netanyahu from within Likud. Polls suggest he'll have far more impact now he's bolted. But there's polls, and then there's reality

Comments come after internal polling reportedly showed new centrist party led by former generals would have best chance at siphoning voters off right-wing bloc

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

But two of main candidates in yet-to-be formed faction flatly deny unsourced TV report, which claims party would take away seats from Bennett and be willing to sit with Netanyahu

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

Opposition motion passes 61-54 after support from Blue and White, but must still pass three more readings before new national vote called

Majority all but guaranteed for opposition bill after Blue and White pledges support; poll predicts government not headed by Netanyahu near-impossible in next Knesset

Defense minister says Blue and White will back motion to disband parliament; Netanyahu, by refusing to pass budget, 'decided to break up the coalition and drag Israel to elections'

But Likud minister says Gantz 'unworthy' of being PM; talks between coalition parties continue ahead of preliminary reading Wed. of bill dissolving Knesset, compromise unlikely