Opposition's Gafni blames PM Bennett for resurgence of COVID, as new government defeats first no-confidence motions 59-50

Balad MK calls decision by Ra'am faction leader Mansour Abbas to skip out on vote and break ranks with rest of party "a blow to the platform of the Joint List"

Opposition leader's bid seen as dead in the water since Blue and White party's support is needed to topple and replace government

Opposition leader does not have the 61 votes needed to advance the measure, as several factions signal they won't back the effort