In final debate on granting former welfare minister parliamentary immunity, lawyer argues indictment based on 'confusion' over which conflict of interest rules apply to MKs

As Knesset meets to start proceedings, Netanyahu will be thousands of miles away in Washington with Trump who will unveil his long-awaited peace plan

He didn't want to snub the president. But neither did he want to be an extra at the Trump-Netanyahu show. With the administration's aid, the Blue and White leader found a third way

Blue and White leader thanks US president for personal invite to discuss Mideast plan, calls him a 'true friend to Israel'; PM says trip is 'opportunity that should not be missed'

Channel 12 reports party fears move is part of a Netanyahu plan to push Blue and White leader into a corner and embarrass him, notes decision could change if US applies pressure

Party said to be wary of facilitating 're-election gift' to Netanyahu ahead of March 2 elections; PM and centrist chief invited to Washington on day of Knesset immunity vote

Yisrael Beitenu head says 'sky won't fall' if release of Trump plan delayed until after elections following Netanyahu and Gantz invite to White House on day of Knesset vote

Likud reportedly considering asking speaker to postpone vote on forming panel that will weigh Netanyahu's immunity request, as PM and Gantz set to fly to Washington that day

Channel 12 says belief among Likud is that PM and his lawyers won't take part in hearings on his request to be shielded from graft charges -- in apparent effort to undermine them

Responding to High Court petition, Eyal Yinon says his legal opinion allowing Knesset Committee to weigh Netanyahu request doesn't pertain to actual deliberations