Likud's Yariv Levin slams criminal probes of PM as 'tainted and prejudiced,' calls for party unity; but many in party stay silent hours after announcement

No matter how burning his sense of injustice, would that Netanyahu had taken a nobler course; instead he has plunged Israel deeper into a dreadful ordeal

After AG says PM to stand trial for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, premiere rules out quitting: 'I won't let the lie win. I will continue to lead this country with devotion'

Politicians from center and left insist Netanyahu must go; Likud loyalist Zohar charges prosecutors are on a witch hunt, vows 'we will not be silent'

Netanyahu has held the top job longer than any one else in the Jewish state's history. But his legal woes now threaten to ruin any legacy he may have built up

Mandelblit's decision is legal bombshell, marks first time in Israel’s history that serving PM faces criminal charges; premier to speak at 8:30 p.m.

If, as expected, charges are announced in the 3 investigations, it will be first time Israel is led by premier facing criminal indictment; Netanyahu to give statement at 8:30 p.m.

But political dead-end could hold up indictments for months until new government formed, scholar says, since it must first be submitted to Knesset speaker for immunity inquiry

Gag order on Case 4000 graft probe against Netanyahu only slightly lifted after justice minister accuses police of blackmail earlier this month

AG still reportedly weighing whether to include severe charge when he announces decision on PM's corruption cases in coming days