Israel Democracy Institute survey finds leap in support for idea of Arab parties joining a coalition; 32% of Israelis say Netanyahu trial should be halted if he forms government

UTJ, Shas and Likud reconstitute right-wing bloc that prevented a Gantz-led government after previous elections; PM hoping Religious Zionism party will join; Yamina will not

Centrist leader and others rule out joining a government headed by a premier on trial, amid rampant speculation of Likud contacts with potential 'deserters' to fill out coalition

Shlomo Karai insists amended charges must be resubmitted, despite 45-day stay on submissions requested by prosecutor -- which could pave way for Netanyahu to start new immunity bid

In first of 2 committee debates before vote, Mandelblit says former minister exercised authority 'while in a serious conflict of interest'; Katz: 'He is turning me into a crook'

Officials in opposition party say filing of an indictment against the prime minister 'changes calculations after the elections, for sure'; Yamina denies any change in support

Move comes hours after premier drops bid for immunity from prosecution; Gantz says he can't run the country while fighting to clear his name

After Netanyahu abandons attempt to avoid trial, lawmakers vote to establish House Committee to deal with immunity request of Likud's Haim Katz, also facing indictment

PM denounces 'immunity circus' while he is in US on 'historic mission'; Blue and White sources say debate on forming committee will take place as planned

Right-wing bloc to boycott Tuesday Knesset vote on forming panel to discuss and likely reject immunity, leaving prime minister vulnerable to indictment before election day