Ahead of leadership primary, would-be Likud leader calls for construction in Givat Hamatos to block Palestinian state; in West Bank, PM vows Israel 'won't leave here'

In 2-1 decision, judges rule that only an amendment to the party constitution can dispense with an internal race ahead of general election

Though Central Committee has voted to nix race for slate, the decision has been challenged and could be overturned, leading to a chaotic, last minute scramble

Party says there's no wrongdoing, majority of missing members didn't pay dues so can't vote on leader next week; many removed affiliated with New Likudniks

Campaign chief for Netanyahu challenger says 5,000 members missing from list, unable to vote on leader next week; most of those removed said affiliated with New Likudniks group

But PM notes position does not change his view that party's internal court can dispute an earlier elections committee decision to nix installing surveillance systems

'Only those who want to steal elections are opposed to placing cameras,' PM had said ahead of September vote, but elections committee has rejected using them for party primaries

Challenger blames Netanyahu's 'endless concessions' for helping perpetuate idea that a Palestinian state was only way to achieve a peace agreement

Lawmaker's backing of challenger in party primaries would be blow to PM, who is still expected to win handily; MK Etty Atia publicly endorses Sa'ar for Likud leader

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