Chief justice says petitioners must make legal arguments about why Netanyahu-Gantz power-sharing deal should be struck down, but no ruling announced

Responding to petitions against decision to close cases, justice officials say evidence does not support opening of criminal investigations into the affairs

Move comes after testimony was leaked from petition demanding investigation of Netanyahu; Gantz says mulling internal probe, angering Likud

In affidavit attached to petition demanding probe into PM's role in submarine scandal, Dan Harel claims PM heavily pressured him to buy vessel without explaining why

Justices rule that while it's preferable to have more diverse political representation on committee, 'constitutional custom' is not enforceable by court order

Opposition chief slams Gantz for skipping vote on commission of inquiry into graft scandal, a move he had campaigned on

As part of lawsuit filed by anti-corruption group, affidavits demand Netanyahu be investigated in scandal over bribery in the procurement of German naval vessels

Movement for Quality Government warns denying a seat to the opposition on committee that selects judges means more 'political considerations' in the appointments process

Watchdog to file incitement complaint against PM over Twitter diatribe against AG, who earlier told comptroller to block NIS 10 million ‘gift’ for PM's legal defense

In full ruling on petitions that sought to prevent Netanyahu from forming government, judges express discomfort but say no legal justification to intervene