Criminal investigation urged into deputy minister behind talks; New Hope MK said planning to seek Knesset debate on reported bid to get Abbas to push Arab Israelis to vote Likud

Justices widely expected to overturn election committee's decision to bar Ibtisam Mara’ana from running in upcoming election over controversial comments about Memorial Day

Court rejects defense request to cancel indictments; hearings to begin on April 5, less than two weeks after national vote, will be held three times a week

Decision against Ibtisam Mara’ana widely expected to be overturned by Supreme Court; party chief Michaeli compares her treatment to incitement against Rabin prior to assassination

Avichai Mandelblit says comments made by Ibtisam Mara’ana don't justify blocking her from running; Central Elections hearing to be held on Wednesday

Attorney general says discourse on top law enforcement officials is worrying, and it's 'very worrying' Liat Ben-Ari has been forced to use bodyguards

PM warns of 'crude intervention in elections' if trial continues before March 23 vote, as defense layers ask for next stage in corruption case to be delayed by 3-4 months

With snipers on roofs, dozens of protesters outside, PM comes to court briefly, then leaves with permission; court to rule whether evidence phase can be held during elections

Judges will hear defendants' response to indictment and requests for delay until after March vote; PM, making 2nd court appearance, tells supporters to stay home due to COVID risk

Transparency International watchdog finds Jewish state falling closer to ‘red line’ below which countries are considered to have a high level of corruption