Blue and White is said to be pushing for a reshuffle of the Knesset's judicial appointments panel, in latest move to pressure PM into signing coalition deal

Blue and White chief informs associates of 'breakthrough' in negotiations, TV report says, claims agreement could potentially be signed within the next day

Blue and White leader dismisses criticism of his actions, says all his decisions were taken to help Israel deal with coronavirus crisis

Yesh Atid-Telem leader says he isn't happy with current caretaker government, but adds it's better than 4th election or Netanyahu-Gantz unity deal

Yesh Atid and Telem separate from centrist faction while rightist MKs Hendel and Hauser split off to form new faction

Gantz, Netanyahu have reportedly agreed on a series of top portfolios, but many unknowns remain, including who else in the anti-Netanyahu camp could yet join

Thirty factions register to run in third straight election, matching September total, though roster features a few newcomers as some small niche parties bow out

Moshe Ya'alon, who heads hawkish faction within centrist party, says he opposed invite to Ayman Odeh; Hadash-Ta'al chief threatens to sue Likud for calling him a 'terror supporter'