Alsheich, who led the probes of the PM, says 'shocking' that few lawmakers stood up for AG after he was called an alleged criminal by Likud minister: 'This is mafia-like behavior'
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'
As his corruption trial begins, the PM's supporters go on the offensive and Avichai Mandelblit finds himself embroiled once more in a decade-old scandal
Likud minister David Amsalem claims there's 'no dispute' about AG's guilt in 2010 affair in which he was briefly a suspect; new justice minister says remark 'crosses red line'
Shin Bet also assessing how to secure Jerusalem District Court prime minister's opening hearing; Permits Committee to consider granting him outside funding for legal bills
Sunday's opening hearing will mark the first time in Israel’s history that a serving prime minister faces criminal charges in court. Here's what's expected to take place
Sources close to PM say he'll attend hearing on Sunday, after judges find no grounds to exempt him from defendant's obligation to hear readout of indictment
Jerusalem District Court set to rule on whether premier must be present at Sunday hearing; State Prosecutor's Office rebuffs PM's claim that hearing is merely 'technical'
Avi Nissenkorn hails judicial system as vital for democracy, while outgoing minister Ohana continues to feud with attorney general, even during passing of baton
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