Lawmaker says both Netanyahu and Gantz would be to blame if budget crisis isn't resolved by August 25 deadline; says premier hasn't spoken to him since May

UTJ sources say PM is on his own if he pushes country to a new vote; senior official tells news site: 'He's seeking to break everything up due to political considerations'

As elections loom, Miki Zohar eases sanctions on party ministers, lawmakers who were punished for skipping Knesset votes

Gantz's Blue and White urged to support move, given budget standoff that could send country to elections; Lapid: ‘All that occupies’ PM is the criminal indictments against him

Opposition leaders say they'll back legislation that would bar PM from forming a government due to his indictment on graft charges

Cabinet members tell TV new vote would be unnecessary, detrimental; coalition chair Miki Zohar: Election inevitable if Blue and White don't yield on budget

Yoaz Hendel says he opposes short-term budget being pushed by Netanyahu as it violates coalition deal signed with leader of his Blue and White-led bloc

In rarity, not a single item up for discussion in Sunday gathering as Likud rejects Blue and White's offers, amid budget standoff that will trigger vote if not solved by August 25

By not participating in the vote lawmakers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party will avoid clashing with coalition partners Blue and White who oppose legislation

Blue and White party reportedly sees move as a safeguard against PM sending country to fresh elections over budget dispute