Yifat Shasha-Biton, who has earned popular acclaim for her opposition to the government's coronavirus response, becomes the 3rd serving lawmaker to join New Hope

Yamina chief says lawmakers suffer from 'obsession' over prime minister's suitability to run country, should instead address real problems

Both Derech Eretz lawmakers seem set to back Likud MK, who's forming a movement to challenge Netanyahu for premiership; colleagues from Likud may follow

After PM's rival announces he is leaving due to 'cult' of Netanyahu, party argues he split because of falling popularity; opposition leader Lapid welcomes move