Amir Ohana claims body under his purview engages in blind persecution of public officials it feels threatens by; top justice officials decry attack on their work

Attorney general requests response from investigators as Netanyahu spokesperson says they looked at messages on his device unrelated to case, forwarded them to other officials

Netanyahu's son complains of 'dictatorship,' Smotrich warns of 'deep state' action; police say devices will only be examined with court order, and only for contacts tied to case

PM expresses concern that Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes is 'going for my head' in second batch of transcripts from secret talks between them that are at heart of corruption probe

Likud spokesman, campaign manager reportedly questioned about video alleging Shlomo Filber falsely incriminated PM in corruption probes

Premier heard threatening to come after Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes or promising to work together on hobbling Israel Hayom in audio aired by Channel 13

In transcript, tycoon Arnon Milchan tells aide to PM that Sheldon Adelson warned him they could 'sit in the same cell together' if they intervened inappropriately

'In other countries, a person facing criminal charges can't run for office, let alone for the position of prime minister,' says former deputy state prosecutor Yehuda Sheffer

Roni Alsheich recorded last month saying PM is intentionally not appointing full-time police chief so as to retain more influence over body

Attorney general to begin consultations on possible criminal charges against PM on Sunday, with decision expected in coming weeks