Survey also predicts Gideon Sa'ar would score far better for right-wing bloc than premier if he leads ruling party; however, all scenarios still show political stalemate persisting

But survey suggests 3rd round of voting in less than a year would fail to break political gridlock; majority say Netanyahu can't remain PM in light of graft charges

Right-wing minister leaves cabinet post after phone call with Netanyahu, sparking speculation PM is seeking to give portfolio to an ally

Former justice minister, whose New Right party didn't sign statement against joining minority coalition backed by the Joint List, says earlier document was enough

Bennett and Shaked refuse to sign onto PM initiative, calling it unnecessary; Gantz said prepared to accept Rivlin's Blue and White-Likud unity government proposal

Alliance reverts to original factions as planned before joint Knesset run; New Right MK says move 'in accordance with the promise made to voters'

With New Right branching off, National Union head urges permanent alliance with Jewish Home, but latter party says it first has internal matters to tend to

Alliance to split back into New Right and Jewish Home as originally planned before joint Knesset run; National Union to stay with Jewish Home; Peretz pledges support to Netanyahu

Netanyahu offers Union of Right-Wing Parties two ministerial posts in his next government if it again agrees to run with Otzma Yehudit on joint slate

PM was criticized ahead of April elections for orchestrating URWP merger with extremist Otzma Yehudit to shore up right-wing bloc; now, he's reportedly doing it again