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

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

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

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

PM schedules press statement, then abruptly cancels it; he has until Tuesday to submit request to parliament to shield him from prosecution

TV report says Netanyahu will seek to keep move low-key, cite primary victory as justification; party says no final decision made, but a request wouldn't be 'evasion from charges'

Launching Blue and White election campaign, centrist leader accuses PM of 'lying and deceiving' in coalition talks; Lapid says premier inciting against rival party

Yisrael Beytenu chief does not explicitly state if he opposes immunity for the scandal-ridden prime minister, but says there's 'a sense of fatigue' with him in the Knesset

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