3 surveys show consensus among right- and left-wingers, but for different reasons; 39% say current government should stay even if ex-premier forced to end political career

Activist lawyer warns money crowdfunded by right-wing journalist may be illegal, could constitute an ethical violation if ex-premier takes it

Finance Minister Liberman says a Netanyahu exit would be 'the big bang' of Israeli politics, while coalition's ex-Likud MK Haskel says 'if Netanyahu goes, anything is possible'

Prime minister tells cabinet that coalition is' working quietly and effectively'; ex-Supreme Court chief supports deal, says it would be good for the justice system

Sides weighing compromise on key sticking point, Channel 13 reports, as the former Israeli leader is said to move toward backing proposed agreement

Aharon Barak confirms earlier reports that figures close to the former premier convinced him to speak with Avichai Mandelblit; he stresses deal must include 'moral turpitude'

Channel 12 says Yedioth owner will admit to attempted bribery in Case 2000, but will be said to have not seriously considered following through

Channel 12 says ex-PM's family does not oppose move; former Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak said to urge Attorney General Mandelblit to go for a deal

Two years ago, attorneys for the then-PM discussed with the attorney general a proposal very similar to the one on the table today

Prosecutors reportedly fuming over attorney general's back-channel negotiations with former prime minister; issue of moral turpitude and timing of resignation key to final deal