Liberman, whose party holds balance of power, joins calls to resurrect House Committee; but analysts skeptical PM bid could be rebuffed before March elections

The prime minister has either put off his court appearance by a few months at best, or pushed Israel toward a constitutional crisis, or both

Blue and White calls foul after Likud's Edelstein does not immediately approve meeting to discuss whether transitional government can debate PM's immunity request

Jewish Home would win 4 seats with extremists on board, but political deadlock would remain; 51% against Netanyahu immunity from indictment

Atmosphere at polling station doesn't match that of the weather outside, or the hotly contested campaign, as party members brave the rains to choose between Netanyahu and Sa'ar

Confusion as many voters receive conflicting times for start of vote in Likud primary; PM claims 'immense forces' acting to help his rival, whose campaign HQ alleges voter fraud

Tempering expectations on an upset, Sa'ar camp and pundits say even getting 30 percent support from 116,000 voters would be a major achievement for the challenger

Party's No. 4 says he believes PM is ‘most fit’ to head party, but pushes back against growing acrimony in the primary by praising Gideon Sa'ar's challenge

President Rivlin leads praise for the pre-state freedom fighter turned politician who was vocal opponent of Israeli withdrawals from lands captured in Six Day War

After Blue and White says likely 3rd elections due to Netanyahu wanting immunity, premier reportedly considering saying he'll give up bid to avoid charges if coalition formed