Survey sees surge for Likud and Labor, while New Hope would fall under electoral threshold; blocs would be tied, with 56 seats each

Foreign Minister says in a Facebook post that 'leaks, slanders, and attempts to make us quarrel' will not shift government from its goals

'I estimate that the rotation will not happen,’ TV cites premier as saying during past month; his office appears to confirm details, but insists he'll honor power-sharing deal

In 1st interview, PM-designate defends deal with Lapid; ‘My core vow was to get Israel out of the chaos’; retracts pre-election remarks that Ra'am's Abbas is ‘terror supporter’

Likud officials reportedly believe New Hope chair may agree to arrangement since he has only promised not to sit 'under' the incumbent premier

A mocked and detested Blue and White leader says he's in it 'to the end' so he can rein in Netanyahu's interim government. In fact, he can do that from outside the Knesset

PM says Kahane disciple will be member of his 'full right-wing government'; says he will refuse to share premiership with anyone else

Proposal is part of massive legislative bid to anchor unity government deal in law, which could be overturned by the High Court of Justice

Knesset committee expected to be formed to prepare legislation for 3 more readings before May 7; only 31% of Israelis believe PM will vacate seat voluntarily in 18 months

With no clear solution to an anticipated post-election coalition deadlock, the Yisrael Beytenu chief makes an audacious pitch to move from kingmaker to king