PM's supporters repeat claims that the charges against him are politically motivated; several ministers plan to accompany him to court

PM's allies go on the offensive ahead of opening hearing Sunday, with one Likud MK saying a decision to convict would be 'the greatest injustice in Israel’s history'

Gesher MK Orly Levy-Abekasis rejects speculation she could jump ship, as do Blue and White's Zvi Hauser and Yoav Hendel

Miki Zohar defends idea of Likud working to arrange a cabinet post for Otzma Yehudit leader in exchange for him leaving the race, saying right-wing majority otherwise impossible

Edelstein caught between his own party's ire, the demands of the law and opposition's threat of ouster; 'Now we won't support him for president,' vows one Likud official

Under reported proposal backed by Likud's Zohar, Shas or UTJ will trade a ministerial post for Itamar Ben Gvir quitting; Netanyahu reportedly rejects letting Kahanist into cabinet

Responding to High Court petition, Eyal Yinon says his legal opinion allowing Knesset Committee to weigh Netanyahu request doesn't pertain to actual deliberations

Eyal Yinon says he has no conflict of interest in handling procedural issues affecting PM’s immunity request, after wife's role in formulating indictments comes out

Benny Gantz's party threatens to unseat Likud's Edelstein from post if he prevents formation of committee to discuss Netanyahu's request

Blue and White representative says he has support from party leaders representing majority of lawmakers after legal adviser says no impediment to debating request immediately