Son of ex-PM Menachem Begin laments party's path; senior Likud members said concerned Netanyahu may agree to compromise over judicial reforms, vow to split from party if he does

New Hope lawmaker cites old age as main factor in decision, but says he will support the faction in coming election campaign; Lapid praises 'ethical' and 'diligent' legislator

New Hope MK accosted in Beit Shemesh for breaking with the Likud party, which his dad founded; activist calls him 'a crazy old man who is betraying his father's legacy'

Iconic Likud founder Menachem Begin's son, who himself was party MK for 18 years, says Netanyahu government carrying out 'nasty, crude' attacks on state bodies, must be replaced

Son of party's iconic founder, who himself served 18 years on its Knesset slate, slams Likud leaders' 'lies' against law enforcement, says he won't vote for the party

Shlomo Karai faces backlash, with right-wing lawmakers and activists debating steps against Benny Begin, Dan Meridor and others who have said they can no longer vote Likud

Former veteran Likud MK pans Netanyahu, cabinet for rejecting AG's opinion against videoing voters during election, says it is now 'impossible' for him to back the party

Dan Meridor blasts plan that seeks to curb the court's power and ensure PM's immunity from prosecution, saying it would 'bulldoze' the legal system and erode democracy

Finance minister said last year the PM would have to go if he were indicted. As Netanyahu now seeks legislation to keep himself out of the dock, Kahlon is best-placed to stop him

Benny Begin, who didn't run for reelection in April, says PM 'intends to misuse his leadership power for personal gain,' urges lawmakers to oppose him