Yisrael Beytenu leader says any parliamentary bid to shield PM from prosecution would damage public trust in the system; Gantz warns against violence at pro-Netanyahu rally

With 16 days left to avert a third election, longtime Likud lawmaker says Israel's longest-serving PM has become 'politically untenable' due to corruption cases

As MK Nir Barkat pledges loyalty to PM and feuds publicly with challenger Gideon Sa'ar, premier refuses to answer whether he will seek immunity from prosecution

With prime minister expected to relinquish health ministry and others because of criminal charges, Yaakov Litzman given rare permission to assume full role

According to legal precedent a minister cannot remain in his post while facing indictment

While not legally required to resign, legal precedent may preclude Netanyahu from eligibility to lead a fresh coalition, Justice Ministry officials tell Globes newspaper

Israel is grumpily sailing into uncharted waters, and everyone is pretty sure we'll soon be wrecked on electoral terra all-too-cognita, unless a mutiny on the Bibi forms

Premier's chief rival in the party says he will succeed in forming government, 'uniting country'; Netanyahu loyalist Elkin says internal vote will only waste time and energy

Yoav Kisch says other MKs seeking to challenge PM for party leadership; Netantyahu loyalist Elkin says fresh vote will only waste time and energy

PM says a 'final push' to establish unity government with Blue and White leader must be made on behalf of the country