By laying the groundwork for parliament to save him from prosecution, the PM turned March's national vote into more than a referendum on his rule and his legal troubles

PM had promised to quit welfare, agriculture and diaspora affairs ministries after charges brought in 3 corruption cases; new ministers likely to be appointed Sunday

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

Defending decision, prime minister says immunity is only temporary, intends to continue to lead Israel for years

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

PM reportedly seeking low profile for move out of concern it could impact election campaign, be rejected by Knesset or overturned by High Court

PM has promised to quit all welfare, agriculture and diaspora affairs ministries by year's end due to criminal charges against him

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

In preliminary session, 3-judge panel discuss PM's eligibility to run for top office while under indictment, as deadline for his immunity bid draws near