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

63-page charge sheet says premier was party to illicit deals and conflicts of interest, harmed public trust, and, in 3 cases against him, abused his office

PM could be required to immediately let go of his four other ministerial posts, but AG can't formally file indictment before Knesset discusses a potential request for immunity

Likud's Yariv Levin slams criminal probes of PM as 'tainted and prejudiced,' calls for party unity; but many in party stay silent hours after announcement

After AG says PM to stand trial for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, premiere rules out quitting: 'I won't let the lie win. I will continue to lead this country with devotion'

Netanyahu has held the top job longer than any one else in the Jewish state's history. But his legal woes now threaten to ruin any legacy he may have built up

Mandelblit's decision is legal bombshell, marks first time in Israel’s history that serving PM faces criminal charges; premier to speak at 8:30 p.m.

If, as expected, charges are announced in the 3 investigations, it will be first time Israel is led by premier facing criminal indictment; Netanyahu to give statement at 8:30 p.m.

But political dead-end could hold up indictments for months until new government formed, scholar says, since it must first be submitted to Knesset speaker for immunity inquiry

AG still reportedly weighing whether to include severe charge when he announces decision on PM's corruption cases in coming days