Opposition chief lashes out at New Likudniks, accuses them of being leftist infiltrators and posing 'danger' to Israel

Party accuses members of New Likudniks faction of being leftist infiltrators; Netanyahu slams Israel Katz, accuses him of supporting group in exchange for primary votes

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