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

Yisrael Beytenu chief says it's clearer than ever that Netanyahu and Gantz will ally themselves with ultra-Orthodox, as attention shifts to March vote

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

With ballot count under way, PM leads by wide margin over rival Gideon Sa'ar; final results expected overnight

Party puts turnout in primaries at just under 50 percent after rainy weather seemingly keeps many at home; results expected after 1 a.m.

Atmosphere at polling station doesn't match that of the weather outside, or the hotly contested campaign, as party members brave the rains to choose between Netanyahu and Sa'ar

Confusion as many voters receive conflicting times for start of vote in Likud primary; PM claims 'immense forces' acting to help his rival, whose campaign HQ alleges voter fraud

Seen as more right-wing but more restrained in style than current PM, the longtime MK was brought into politics by Netanyahu but has since fallen out with him

Tempering expectations on an upset, Sa'ar camp and pundits say even getting 30 percent support from 116,000 voters would be a major achievement for the challenger

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'