80 commissioners and deputies pen letter to public security minister, warning that 'violent discourse' against the force undermines its authority, threatens Israel's democracy

Former Jerusalem mayor says plan to elect No. 2 will 'thwart attempts to divide the party, and strengthen Likud'

After criminal charges announced, panel led by attorney general will debate whether PM can form a government, whether he must relinquish ministerial portfolios

Lawmakers reportedly considering next steps amid reports of internal efforts to depose party leader; party central committee head gives tacit support to primary

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

Blue and White leader says Netanyahu 'risking an internal war' to stay in power; 'Man who led incitement campaign against Rabin should well know the dangerous price of words'

Lawmaker says PM's irresponsible, destructive attacks on law enforcement are leading the country to 'chaos'; calls for leadership contest in next two weeks

Unassuming but widely respected, former lawyer for IDF and cabinet secretary says he is charging prime minister for corruption with 'a heavy but a whole heart'

Report does not name plotters, but notes 'deafening silence' of Gilad Erdan, Yuli Edelstein and Gideon Sa'ar; chances low of senior party members uniting around new leader