Meanwhile, Labor, Meretz and Yaron Zelekha's party confirm separate runs and Ra'am splits from Joint List Arab alliance, underscoring a splintered anti-Netanyahu camp

Israel’s electoral system facilitates infidelity by letting blocs break up easily; with big parties unable to trust those hitching a ride, smaller factions may be left in the cold

Avi Nissenkorn says he recognizes need for him 'take a time-out' in order to allow center-left mergers; New Hope recruits Blue and White's Hila Shay Vazan

After Ron Huldai vows to resume events in February for those who have been vaccinated, Raz Nazri warns he 'is not permitted to make own rules'

Mayor, who heads the newly founded party The Israelis, says city will allow holders of 'green passports' to attend concerts, exhibitions; culture minister: 'Put populism aside'

Survey underscores likelihood of mergers before Feb. 4 deadline; neither Netanyahu nor his rivals projected to be able to form coalition

The Blue and White head will bring some NIS 20 million in campaign money to whoever he joins up with, and while Lapid is interested, scars and distrust will need to be overcome

Fusions of like-minded slates among Netanyahu's increasingly splintered opponents would help at least some of them avoid oblivion on election day

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai's The Israelis drops to 5 seats in survey, as excitement around new party appears to fade

Tel Aviv mayor says he wants half of candidates for The Israelis to be women; his party drops from 8 to 6 projected seats in latest poll