Party criticizes Netanyahu for picking the 'flavor of the day' as defense chief: Lapid: Premier giving 'system responsible for the lives of our kids' to someone he called childish

Move is temporary until new government formed, widely seen as bid to prevent Bennett joining with Blue and White

Speaking at ADL conference, Blue and White leader says of attempts to form government: 'Unity is not a bloc in which everyone thinks as one and labors for one man'

Survey finds much of the public favors compromise and a unity government with Likud over sending the country to a third vote

Security cabinet reportedly consider options of broader military action if rocket fire continues, shoots down suggestion of targeted killings

New Right members indicate increasing willingness to hold independent coalition talks; Liberman slams Netanyahu, says he will be 'solely responsible' if new elections called

New Right head claims he's fine sitting in opposition to prevent 3rd election; Blue and White said to have offered him and Shaked ministerial posts in potential minority government

Ties between the prime minister and the former education minister have reportedly warmed considerably as they share strategies on current political gridlock

Inaugural class of 70 students begins semester at Ariel University med school, which overcame years of legal hurdles, international pressure ahead of launch

New Right party leader says whether or not Netanyahu should be replaced, this must be done by 'the voters' ballots and not through an indictment'