UTJ and Shas have stuck by Likud for the last five years, but as political winds shift, they are letting other parties know that their loyalty may be up for grabs

Also seeks to limit mayors to two terms; Eilat mayor quits Likud to join Sa'ar's New Hope, says Netanyahu's party has 'a culture of slander'

Israeli politics are littered with ex-Likudniks who left in anger at the PM. Elkin is different, and his reasons for leaving reflect the growing disquiet of many in the party ranks

Longtime MK says party 'needs renewal,' after leading Labor to worst-ever electoral performance and breaking his vow not to join Netanyahu-led government; hopes to become president

The PM managed to topple the government without handing Gantz his promised rotation, but Sa'ar and Bennett would never have trusted him, and their anti-Bibi camp is rising

New vote set for March 23 after 'unity' government crumbles in just 7 months; Netanyahu promises huge win, but polls suggest tough race, with main threat from parties to his right

Likud MK comes to Knesset in decoy car, another ignores officials' messages but responds to pro-cannabis activists. A Blue and White MK naps in his car, before a last-minute entry

Lawmakers vote 49 to 47 against legislation that would have given Likud, Blue and White extra time to reach compromise; Knesset set to dissolve on Tuesday at midnight

Netanyahu’s party accuses Gantz of reneging on agreement, while defense minister — in isolation over exposure to virus — says he expects PM to refuse his ‘final offer’

3 lawmakers from Gantz's party reportedly won't back bill for 2-week budget delay to allow more time for talks with Likud; coalition whip Zohar calls their move 'political suicide'