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

Israel Katz acknowledges Netanyahu, who vowed to demolish Khan al-Ahmar, knew it could prompt probe against Israel; MK challenging PM as Likud leader says Israel 'scared' of court

Ahead of leadership primary, would-be Likud leader calls for construction in Givat Hamatos to block Palestinian state; in West Bank, PM vows Israel 'won't leave here'

In 2-1 decision, judges rule that only an amendment to the party constitution can dispense with an internal race ahead of general election

Though Central Committee has voted to nix race for slate, the decision has been challenged and could be overturned, leading to a chaotic, last minute scramble

Party says there's no wrongdoing, majority of missing members didn't pay dues so can't vote on leader next week; many removed affiliated with New Likudniks

Campaign chief for Netanyahu challenger says 5,000 members missing from list, unable to vote on leader next week; most of those removed said affiliated with New Likudniks group

But PM notes position does not change his view that party's internal court can dispute an earlier elections committee decision to nix installing surveillance systems

'Only those who want to steal elections are opposed to placing cameras,' PM had said ahead of September vote, but elections committee has rejected using them for party primaries

Son of party's iconic founder, who himself served 18 years on its Knesset slate, slams Likud leaders' 'lies' against law enforcement, says he won't vote for the party