As the year draws to a close, ToI reporters reflect on the work that touched them the most, from clambering the cliffs of Qumran to boogying at the Eurovision

TV report says Netanyahu will seek to keep move low-key, cite primary victory as justification; party says no final decision made, but a request wouldn't be 'evasion from charges'

Ruling party points to probe into affairs of now-bankrupt company headed by Blue and White chief after he says Netanyahu working to undermine rule of law in country

Left-wing parties say Netanyahu's reelection as head of Likud shows party's 'disconnect' as he faces criminal charges, while right promises to stick by him

Big question is whether the prime minister's landslide victory over party rival Gideon Sa'ar will bolster his national appeal ahead of March's general elections

Blue and White chair says right-wing party's lack of principled opposition to PM under indictment shows 'Likud cannot lead the State of Israel at this time'

Blue and White head says Netanyahu behind electoral pact between Jewish Home, Otzma Yehudit to secure immunity from graft charges; Meretz MK: 'Kahanism is on its way to Knesset'

Hospitals, schools and transportation system are a 'resounding failure,' head of Blue and White opposition party says at economic forum in Jerusalem

PM said seeking merger of rightist parties to prevent lost votes, Bennett says New Right to run alone; Sa'ar challenges Netanyahu to debate, warns he'll doom party to opposition

Survey also predicts Gideon Sa'ar would score far better for right-wing bloc than premier if he leads ruling party; however, all scenarios still show political stalemate persisting