Newspaper says prosecutors, Mandelblit are against a reduction in charges as that could lead to collapse of case against the PM, however sides are expected to reach agreement
While his political allies battle across town for him to get first crack at building next gov't, PM appears in court for the opening of the evidence stage of his corruption trial
Legal team claims premier had no contact with first witness to be called, rendering his presence unnecessary; hearing to coincide with coalition-building efforts
TV broadcasts leaked interview from police questioning of late Shaya Segal regarding Case 1000 in which PM is accused of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars of illicit gifts
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
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
Judges find no reason to accept claim by prime minister's legal team that case must wait and see if indictments are filed against corporations linked to alleged crimes
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