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

Hours before Gantz's deadline to form a government, PM urges him to 'do the right thing,' drop partner Yair Lapid, and forge coalition with Likud

Leaked document shows far-reaching reforms Blue and White willing to support to entice Yisrael Beytenu, as clock winds down on coalition bid

But Yisrael Beytenu MK says Avigdor Liberman's party won't join coalition with right-wing and religious parties, still seeks unity government

Protesters outside tell Blue and White leader to 'go to the Arabs,' after Netanyahu alleges party planning minority government backed by Joint List

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

In second round of coalition talks, kingmaker party Yisrael Beytenu declines to endorse any candidate for PM, while Netanyahu's right-wing allies reiterate their support for him

PM says country needs leadership to face 'growing security challenges,' but Blue and White chief accuses him of 'not seeking unity but immunity'