Yamina leader says 'change bloc' government will not be any more left-wing than governments Netanyahu set up with Barak, Livni; concedes it will not annex West Bank areas

TV says parties looking to replace Netanyahu agree to adopt liberal rabbinic group's stance toward matters of religion and state; Poll: 48% back PM's direct elections bid

Netanyahu speaks with leaders of Islamist party Ra'am, Blue and White, Labor, Meretz to drum up backing for a vote for PM if the 'change bloc' ends up failing to form a government

The prime minister, used to playing the game at its most unscrupulous and predatory, may have crossed the line at which the effect of his vilification campaign is reversed

Yamina chair rips PM for holding Israel hostage, pushing for ‘5th, 6th, 7th election’; Netanyahu says Bennett cut a deal to be right-wing 'head of a pin' PM of left-wing coalition

Party assails Yamina chief as possessing 'uncontrollable ambition,' accuses him of joining with Lapid to bring down PM; Bennett, Netanyahu to speak to media later

After Islamist party backs opposition in key vote, Netanyahu again pitches special election for premier to resolve political deadlock; TV: Ra'am would likely oppose it, dooming bid

In last-minute ploy, Arab MKs reject PM's proposal for Arrangements Committee; Ra'am leader Abbas says move due to incitement from Netanyahu's far-right allies

Premier says 'moment of truth' has come for Yamina leader, claims 'overwhelming majority of the public' supports bid to hold an election for premier

Before the election, Netanyahu said the far-right politician would not be a minister or hold position of influence in his government