Justices express skepticism as to whether they have authority to bar indicted Likud leader from serving as PM; will discuss his unity deal with Gantz on Monday

Mandelblit responds that he has already temporarily assumed role several months ago, amid unprecedented quarrel between top law enforcement officials

'Don't intervene,' Knesset and attorney general's representatives tell justices, warning of political fallout; court will also weigh legality of Likud-Blue and White coalition deal

Dan Eldad leaves post after dust-up with Avichai Mandelblit amid persistent tension with Justice Minister Ohana of Likud

Israeli newspaper says Avichai Mandelblit, who indicted PM in trio of graft cases, has told subordinates he behaves as if he is being watched, phone is being tapped

11 justices to hear half a dozen petitions on Sunday and Monday, including challenge to Likud-Blue and White agreement

Charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust against PM do not constitute grounds for judicial intervention, says Avichai Mandelblit ahead of High Court hearing next week

With Dan Eldad's position frozen, it is not clear who will serve in post until High Court rules; petition to court asserts that extending Eldad's appointment would be unlawful

Mandelblit cites Dan Eldad's frequent meetings with Amir Ohana, his request to reexamine Harpaz affair and Netanyahu's interest in having him removed

Reports quote Gilad Erdan arguing that police are unable to enforce social distancing guidelines at large demonstrations, requiring their size to be capped