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

Yisrael Beytenu chief says PM is 'always giving in to ultra-Orthodox' on religion and state; Likud's Miki Zohar calls for Netanyahu-Liberman talks to make deal

Premier accuses media of delegitimizing his backers, calls on protesters to 'act responsibly, within the law,' following tense Tel Aviv rally supporting his claims of a 'coup'

As last-ditch negotiations called by Knesset speaker, senior party member says his centrist faction refuses to serve in Netanyahu-led government while premier under indictment

Likud's Yuli Edelstein looks to end coalition impasse, warns of looming 'economic collapse' if negotiations fail

PM says 15,000 came but one media outlet says there were just 2,000 protesters; guesswork, misinformation abounds

The disappointingly attended rally may have started on a conciliatory, even cheerful, note. But it quickly turned into frightening and ominous display of anger

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

Most Likud lawmakers conspicuously absent at protest for embattled PM; minister tells demonstrators to take down signs with 'incitement'

Likud MK Miki Zohar's proposal seeks to set election run-up to 45 days instead of 90; idea said to have broad support from parties; Blue and White widens lead over Likud in TV poll