Likud denies Yair Netanyahu had anything to do with abrupt pull of support for Michal Rosenboim, an attorney linked to premier's rival Gideon Sa'ar

Sources close to the PM say he has been consulting legal experts on how to use existing legislation to avoid prosecution; they also say he won't appoint Gideon Sa'ar as a minister

'Incitement, intimidation and threats won't work,' says Gideon Sa'ar, after breaking party ranks to slam proposed legislation that would shield PM from prosecution

Benny Begin, who didn't run for reelection in April, says PM 'intends to misuse his leadership power for personal gain,' urges lawmakers to oppose him

Following internal pushback, PM's spokesman and a leading minister from the ruling party deny issue will be a condition for joining government

Michal Shir joins former boss Gideon Sa'ar in publicly criticizing PM's attempt to gain parliamentary immunity, criticizes passing legislation for personal reasons

Gideon Sa'ar managed to present his objections to the PM's plan for evading prosecution in the most loyal and helpful terms. Which is precisely why Netanyahu so fears him

Blue and White politicians praise MK and Netanyahu rival for 'political courage,' predict others may follow suit, after former minister says measure 'offers zero benefit'

Legislation 'offers zero benefit and exacts maximum damage,' warns Gideon Sa'ar, drawing rebuke from Likud officials

In open letter to Gideon Sa'ar, Lehava chairman Bentzi Gopstein says he's motivated not by racism but rather by the continued existence of the Jewish people