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

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

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

Blue and White head to talk with party leaders in bid to form coalition, days after PM returned the mandate following failed attempt to do so himself

Blue and White leader looked at option of such a coalition, that would be backed from outside by Liberman, according to TV report

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

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