Gantz, who is seeking to convert Likud voters, instead urges Peretz to join his party to the left-wing Democratic Camp

Benny Gantz's party threatens to unseat Likud's Edelstein from post if he prevents formation of committee to discuss Netanyahu's request

Blue and White representative says he has support from party leaders representing majority of lawmakers after legal adviser says no impediment to debating request immediately

The year's calendar is already partially filled in as party lists close, Israelis vote, Netanyahu seeks immunity, Israelis maybe vote again...

TV surveys have Likud slightly growing in strength following PM's announcement he'll ask Knesset for protection from graft charges; forecast continued deadlock after elections

PM says question of whether he can form coalition in light of graft charges 'doesn't need to be deliberated at all'; Blue and White chief: Elections will be court of public opinion

Netanyahu's request must first by weighed by House Committee but Speaker Edelstein has yet to begin process that would allow the panel to convene

PM cites as fact unproven claims in a case in which the Blue and White leader isn't even a suspect; Gantz says he'll deal with 'utter lie' using legal tools

Parliament speaker said to have decided to use his powers to delay Netanyahu's prosecution until after March elections; Likud hits back at 'insolent' Blue and White attacks

Blue and White deputy leader says PM's fforts to avoid prosecution has kept the country in political paralysis, vows party will thwart move