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

Shlomo Karai insists amended charges must be resubmitted, despite 45-day stay on submissions requested by prosecutor -- which could pave way for Netanyahu to start new immunity bid

Extra forces sent to Temple Mount, West Bank and Gaza border as tensions ramp up, though officials believe clashes will be contained

Move comes after officers arrest two armed men on suspicion they were planning a stabbing attack at the holy site

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'

Army says alarms not caused by rocket launch, come a day after terrorists fired a mortar shell from Gaza at the Eshkol region, prompting retaliatory airstrikes by IDF on Hamas

Projectile hits open field, causing no injuries or damage; resulting sirens send hundreds scrambling for cover, after IDF announces plans to send reinforcements to Gaza border