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

Law offers no clear standard for PM's eligibility in case of indictment; court ruling against him could play into his claim he is a victim of an 'attempted coup'

After attorney general objects, High Court freezes selection of Orly Ginsberg Ben-Ari; she says she won't allow harm to justice system 'on my account'

Petition from Movement for Quality Government claims 'grave concern' that Justice Minister Ohana appointed Orly Ginsberg Ben-Ari to target law enforcement on behalf of Netanyahu

Movement for Quality Government says there is 'grave concern' that justice minister Ohana appointed Orly Ginsberg Ben-Ari to target law enforcement system on behalf of Netanyahu

Likud leader, who holds four ancillary portfolios, makes announcement in response to High Court petition seeking his removal in face of charges in three corruption cases

Avichai Mandelblit says PM resignation meaningless in caretaker government, but leaves door open to keeping Netanyahu from forming a coalition in the future

Movement for Quality Government in Israel says it hopes premier will 'come to his senses' and resign in light of approaching indictments

Movement for Quality Government say PM's lawyers are making a mockery of process and should be seen as waiving right to hearing set for October 2

Justice Mazuz says selection of Ophir Cohen violates attorney general's guidelines and previous court ruling on powers of caretaker government