In first of 2 committee debates before vote, Mandelblit says former minister exercised authority 'while in a serious conflict of interest'; Katz: 'He is turning me into a crook'

But release of US proposal, indictment of Netanyahu fail to break deadlock between rival Knesset blocs in trio of pre-election surveys

Move would likely challenge Blue and White's rivals on the right, who have come out in support of proposal but oppose its offering of a state to Palestinians

Officials in opposition party say filing of an indictment against the prime minister 'changes calculations after the elections, for sure'; Yamina denies any change in support

Move comes hours after premier drops bid for immunity from prosecution; Gantz says he can't run the country while fighting to clear his name

After Netanyahu abandons attempt to avoid trial, lawmakers vote to establish House Committee to deal with immunity request of Likud's Haim Katz, also facing indictment

PM denounces 'immunity circus' while he is in US on 'historic mission'; Blue and White sources say debate on forming committee will take place as planned

After unprecedented Oval Office meeting, Blue and White chief calls peace proposal a 'historic milestone,' says it should be promoted 'in tandem with other countries in our region'

Ahead of elections committee debate on petition to ban her from running in election, Joint List lawmaker maintains her comments do not incite violence against Israeli troops

Right-wing bloc to boycott Tuesday Knesset vote on forming panel to discuss and likely reject immunity, leaving prime minister vulnerable to indictment before election day