Esther Hayut says 'no greater error' than suggesting state controlled by legal officials; Mandeblit warns justice minister over state prosecutor appointment: 'I won't compromise'

Prosecutors said seeking indictments against former Navy chief, Thyssenkrupp agent, and others in alleged bribery scheme surrounding naval deal worth billions of shekels

Amir Ohana stresses that by law he should make the selection; Avichai Mandelblit said set on having final say on candidate

‘When there’s a real case, you don’t need 333 witnesses,’ premier tweets, appearing to accuse Mandelblit -- a Netanyahu appointee and associate -- of political bias against him

Appointment of Shai Nitzan's replacement expected to face hurdles and disagreement within Justice Ministry, amid attacks by politicians on judiciary

Attorney general releases huge list of prosecution witnesses, including who's who of PM's associates, rivals, and numerous names not previously known to be linked to investigation

Prime minister has until January 1 to ask for immunity; Mandelblit designates Jerusalem District Court as trial bench, includes 333 witnesses to be called by state

Democratic Camp chairman calls on attorney general to open investigation into allegations channel changed reporting in effort to receive license to broadcast in Israel

Nir Hefetz's lawyers say Amir Ohana's airing of banned details on his questioning was a 'contemptible and malicious' attempt to hurt him

Moshe Lador urges public, politicians to end prime minister's reign, warns of inherent conflict of interest in PM leading country that is prosecuting him