In acquitting Itamar Shimoni of bribery in alleged deal involving favorable media coverage, officials say judge has laid the groundwork for PM's potential conviction in Case 4000

Leaked transcripts detail Sara Netanyahu's defense of her meddling in Walla news site; ex-MK said to testify billionaire Adelson offered to make him 'king of the world'

Yair Netanyahu calls police 'Gestapo' and a mafia and denies any attempts to influence media coverage of family

PM's son lashes out at Channels 12 and 13 after journalists pray for the 'end of the Netanyahu era' on live broadcast

But spy agency doesn't dispute Yossi Cohen met with ultra-Orthodox magazine, just says quotes presented 'out of context'; editor now claims statements were made in 'closed talks'

Rather than confront Hamas or Hezbollah, the PM battles the press, proving he will stop at nothing to ensure his political survival

As PM battles for political and personal survival, he lashes out at local TV station as taking part in a 'terror attack against democracy' and slandering Israel

No Israeli government officials to attend next week's economic worship, but handful of journalists to join businessmen and civil society members in Gulf state

Blue and White leader blasts PM's 'corrupt dance... to evade justice'; Lapid says premier built 'corrupt megaphone' of media control