PM Netanyahu poaches Shuli Moalem-Refaeli, in possible attempt to stem right-wing challenger's recent rise in popularity

As his Yamina party surges in polls, PM's right-wing rival further hints at his intention to vie for national leadership if elections are called again soon

Yamina party chief continues criticism of government's handling of pandemic, steps up personal accusations against premier as his party climbs in polls

Yamina's Bezalel Smotrich says right must present 'alternative leadership' to the PM; settler chief Elhayani declares premier 'needs to be replaced' if he gave up on sovereignty

Blue and White and Yesh Atid both welcome Netanyahu's news of normalization with Abu Dhabi, but many settler leaders say it marks the end of their trust in the prime minister

While still a small contingent compared to majority of protesters, some who once voted for the Likud leader are making common cause with those on the left in calling for him to go

Yamina is flourishing in the opposition as its leader works to position himself as the right-wing successor to the prime minister

Blue and White reportedly threatens to bring down government if Yamina bid for clause that would allow Knesset to overrule High Court wins coalition backing

Yamina chairman calls current government 'one of the worst in the history of the State of Israel,' but clarifies he'd oppose a new vote so long as pandemic is not under control

Likud's Osnat Mark beats Yamina's Ayelet Shaked for judge-appointing committee, setting up High Court fight that could deny the right a veto in choosing the next six justices