But initiative is immediately shot down by Blue and White's Lapid, who claims it's an attempt by Netanyahu to shield far-right Otzma Yehudit

Amid conflicting reports on breakup of alliance, far-right politician says his party is forging new partnerships

Otzma Yehudit takes aim at URWP chief Rafi Peretz for reportedly conditioning its inclusion in electoral alliance on sidelining of 2 of its members: 'They are scared'