Jerusalem District Court rejects media request to allow public live video feed of opening hearings in three cases against prime minister scheduled for later this month

Yariv Levin cited his longstanding opposition to trials held using remote technology; fellow Likud Ministers Ohana and Erdan agreed

Political rivals slammed decision to postpone PM's corruption trial, but due to widening COVID-19 pandemic, governments across the world are shutting courtrooms as well

As country slows down with introduction of fresh far-reaching rules in attempt to stop pandemic, May 24 date announced just two days before scheduled hearing

Justice minister warns there is ‘real fear of serious harm to public health’ if the court system continues as normal

PM had sought 45-day postponement; will have to be present at the Jerusalem District Court when charges are read out on March 17

Sect leader accused of serially promising to heal permanent disabilities and cure incurable diseases, swindling millions of shekels from followers over years

In prime time interview, PM says he has faith in the justice system, while demanding a denial that the judges were 'handpicked' for their political views

Should Likud leader be tasked with building coalition after March election, attorney general won't oppose it, despite criminal proceedings, TV report says

Jerusalem District Court announces date of first hearing for premier, which will come as parties scramble to form coalition