Gantz says Netanyahu sowing societal rifts, hints he's pushing elections due to corruption trial; Likud accuses rivals of sabotaging government from within

After Netanyahu and Gantz back legislation at last minute, a seething Gantz tells media he's done being silent in face of Likud attacks, attempts to 'erode democracy'

Sides trade blame after PM's party demands budget delay deal include freeze on senior law-enforcement appointments, which Blue and White refuses, as midnight deadline looms

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

Something has cracked in the prime minister's longstanding base of support. Likud's MKs and rank-and-file members are no longer sure Netanyahu is putting the country first

Coalition partners reportedly optimistic for budget compromise to avert elections, but officials continue to trade barbs ahead of Monday deadline

Ministry says no evidence behind allegation that Mandelblit secretly closed investigation over labor union voting irregularities in quid pro quo for halting state attorney's tenure

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