In legal opinion, Avichai Mandelblit tells justices that Knesset 'exceeded authority' in shielding former minister from corruption charges

Veteran lawmaker reportedly interrogated 3 times by Tax Authority in recent months; was granted parliamentary immunity from criminal probe in separate case earlier this year

MKs vote, broadly along party lines, to allow Likud lawmaker to avoid trial for fraud and breach of trust; Katz: I never put my personal benefit above that of the public

Attorney general expresses dismay after Knesset committee voted 16-10, along party lines, to allow former minister to avoid prosecution for fraud and breach of trust

Committee votes 16-10, along party lines, to allow Likud MK to avoid prosecution for fraud and breach of trust; immunity must still be confirmed by Knesset plenary vote

In final debate on granting former welfare minister parliamentary immunity, lawyer argues indictment based on 'confusion' over which conflict of interest rules apply to MKs

10 days before leadership primary, dark horse candidate greets some 1,000 supporters, argues Netanyahu helming party will mean victory for the left

Support for Netanyahu challenger grows, with heavyweight Haim Katz also set to back him; senior MKs Erdan, Edelstein reportedly won't endorse either candidate

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

As MK Nir Barkat pledges loyalty to PM and feuds publicly with challenger Gideon Sa'ar, premier refuses to answer whether he will seek immunity from prosecution