Efi Nave joins race, after previously stepping down over suspicions he used post to advance romantic partner's judicial career; was convicted last year in separate case

Suspicions that Efi Nave pushed appointment of Judge Eti Craif for sexual favors dropped, as chances of conviction assessed as low

In letter to members of state prosecution, AG says he used improper, regrettable language and has straightened things over with Shai Nitzan; vows not to be cowed by threats

Miki Zohar criticized after saying that recording of Mandelblit slamming then-state attorney supports unsubstantiated theory he was blackmailed into filing charges against PM

In recordings from 2015, 2016, Avichai Mandelblit complains about Shai Nitzan's handling of military scandal; premier's allies call for his resignation

Investigators find suggestive messages between finance minister and Eti Craif, already implicated in sex scandal; both deny any affair

Eitan Orenstein, chief judge of Tel Aviv District Court, says leaked transcripts of texts between him and Efi Nave show 'necessary and appropriate' relationship

Investigators to examine how material from Efi Nave's device, which is being held by police, made its way to unknown entities, including some with links to criminal groups

Meanwhile, Efi Nave takes his fight against journalist who obtained his old mobile device to Supreme Court, seeking her prosecution

Report says correspondence between Efi Nave, top legal officials, and politicians reached figures with ties to criminal organizations, raising blackmail fears