Published: 3 January 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
High Court rejects petition seeking to bar Netanyahu from forming government (Haaretz)
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut says there are no legal impediments preventing Netanyahu from seeking reelection
Netanyahu's immunity bid, swiftly pricked by Liberman, is an act of desperation (Times of Israel)
DAVID HOROVITZ: 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
Requesting immunity, master manipulator Bibi gave one of the worst shows of his life (Haaretz)
ANSHEL PFEFFER: In one brief speech, Netanyahu announced he wants to be shielded from prosecution. If the address is any indication, his election campaign is at risk
Pressure mounts for Knesset to muster panel to quickly reject Netanyahu immunity (Times of Israel)
Lieberman, whose party holds balance of power, joins calls to resurrect House Committee; but analysts sceptical PM bid could be rebuffed before March elections
Immunity or Trial? What happens after Netanyahu asks for protection from prosecution (Haaretz)
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Poll: Majority of Israelis oppose immunity from prosecution for Netanyahu (Haaretz)
Cartoon: Amos Biderman
