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

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'

Despite US envoy saying it may take time before move can go ahead, Edelstein tells Netanyahu Israel must make use of opportunity following Trump plan

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