The
Israeli opposition pushed Sunday for parliament to swiftly address Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity request, potentially speeding up the embattled leader's appearance in court.
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Netanyahu announced his bid for immunity just two months before the March 2 general
election, with opponents slamming the move as a ploy to delay legal proceedings.
The current parliament was not expected to address the matter, but members of the centrist Blue and White alliance have sought to kick-start the procedure in order to reject the immunity request before polls.