Blue and White chair says right-wing party's lack of principled opposition to PM under indictment shows 'Likud cannot lead the State of Israel at this time'

PM’s campaign in Likud primaries dismisses idea put forward by challenger, which could shield him from graft charges, accusing Sa’ar of being 'aligned with the left'

Three days before primaries, PM's challenger says he would like to see him continuing to contribute from his diplomatic skills to Israel's benefit

Judges accept Netanyahu's appeal to forgo a vote on Knesset roster for upcoming elections, block measure that would make it easier for party members to cast their ballot

PM wants party's internal court to reverse itself, after it struck down a move to forgo a vote on roster for coming elections

Premier's Likud rival steps up attacks, accuses other senior party lawmakers who have supported PM of being 'spineless'

Party's Central Committee to vote against primaries for the full Knesset list; Netanyahu-Sa'ar vote likely set for December 22, if new elections are called

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

MK says leadership race should be held in next 2 weeks 'to prevent the state from lapsing into unnecessary elections'; Netanyahu said maneuvering to block challenge

Party's Central Committee chief Haim Katz agrees to push for decision to keep current Knesset roster, as coalition talks falter and new vote looks increasingly likely