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

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

Blue and White says PM showing ‘disrespect’ to Knesset by skipping plenum session to approve formation of committee that will weigh his request to be shielded from graft charges

Blue and White leader thanks US president for personal invite to discuss Mideast plan, calls him a 'true friend to Israel'; PM says trip is 'opportunity that should not be missed'

Channel 12 reports party fears move is part of a Netanyahu plan to push Blue and White leader into a corner and embarrass him, notes decision could change if US applies pressure

Party said to be wary of facilitating 're-election gift' to Netanyahu ahead of March 2 elections; PM and centrist chief invited to Washington on day of Knesset immunity vote

Yisrael Beitenu head says 'sky won't fall' if release of Trump plan delayed until after elections following Netanyahu and Gantz invite to White House on day of Knesset vote