PM's allies claim the right-wing and the marginalized are in the dock with him; opponents say the rule of law is at stake; come the day, how will half the country handle defeat?

PM's allies go on the offensive ahead of opening hearing Sunday, with one Likud MK saying a decision to convict would be 'the greatest injustice in Israel’s history'

Judge David Rozen said to be looking into whether any information was hidden from officials who decided to close probe into attorney general in Harpaz affair

As his corruption trial begins, the PM's supporters go on the offensive and Avichai Mandelblit finds himself embroiled once more in a decade-old scandal

Avi Nissenkorn says he intends 'to weigh the different possibilities,' while keeping AG Mandelblit temporarily in post after clash over previous office holder

Avi Nissenkorn hails judicial system as vital for democracy, while outgoing minister Ohana continues to feud with attorney general, even during passing of baton

Officials fear staunch ally of PM will look out for his interests as head of law enforcement; Miri Regev tapped as transportation minister, to become foreign minister in 18 months

Top law enforcement officials reportedly fearful Netanyahu ally will seek outside candidate to lead force, curtail investigation unit and oppose possible new probes into premier

Likud No. 2 will also join security cabinet; Netanyahu also set to meet ministers Israel Katz, Amir Ohana and Miri Regev to discuss their positions in new government

Matanyahu Englman tells Amir Ohana 'no reason to deviate' from current plans to review prosecutors' work, after latter decried 'decline of public confidence' in legal system