Blue and White reported to now covet the portfolio, with the intention of appointing a medical professional, rather than a politician, to the position

As Yisrael Beytenu strengthens in polls, party leader says he is interested in holding post of prime minister but it's an 'option rather than an obsession'

Following registration of all parties running in September vote, and in light of recent polls, premier still left with no easy path to forming government

Three major takeaways as 32 parties register with the Central Elections Committee for the September 17 national vote

Yisrael Beytenu leader says he'll only recommend for PM a politician who promises to go across the aisle; Netanyahu: A vote for him is a vote for the left

Former defense minister recalls telling cabinet: 'We must go back to targeted killings,' but asserts he was repeatedly overruled by Netanyahu

Survey shows deadlock could continue after September election, with neither bloc able to form majority coalition without Yisrael Beytenu; Netanyahu still most popular choice for PM

Yisrael Beytenu head responds with derogatory quote about Netanyahu made by former prime minister Yitzhak Shamir in 2000

Blue and White head says he's open to joining forces with Likud but not PM due to his legal woes; adds it's 'inconceivable' that Hamas is 'dictating agenda' on southern border

Yisrael Beytenu head says, though, that a Likud-Blue and White coalition without his party is unlikely; repeats claim PM's Likud is no longer a right-wing party