Netanyahu says portfolios sought by far-right politician must stay with Likud; Ben Gvir says premier planning a coalition with Eisenkot: 'The cat's out of the bag'

Zman Yisrael survey gives Jewish-led opposition bloc 54-49 lead, with Eisenkot's Yashar 6 seats ahead of Likud; Channel 13 poll gives parties loyal to PM a one-seat edge

Community with estimated 30,000 voters reportedly angry over failure to pass draft exemptions; PM and his partners turn up heat on People of Israel, Haredi Public parties over fear they'll waste votes