Amid allegations that key figures in case against former premier were targets of police hacking, judges order proceedings to continue while awaiting answers

Latest allegations point to cops reveling in their technological capacity to gather endless data on anyone they please; powerful, independent investigation is urgently needed

Calcalist reports that protest leaders, journalists, mayors, Avner Netanyahu and a range of figures connected to former PM's corruption trial were spied on using Pegasus

State's witness Shlomo Filber reportedly had data illicitly siphoned off device; conversation transcript shows Securities Authority indicated to Filber phone may have been hacked

One report says spyware 'apparently' also used on phone of fellow defendant Shaul Elovitch; court has given prosecutors until Tuesday to provide answers

Jerusalem District Court says trial can proceed after reports investigators drained data from key witness's phone without approval

Police reportedly claim draining of Shlomo Filber’s phone data was an accident, data never given to investigators; PM's lawyers demand answers ahead of Filber's imminent testimony

Defense lawyers updated on situation; police alleged to have used spyware to hack into phone of longtime confidant of former prime minister in ongoing cases

Proposal seeks to amend current law, which imposes seven-year time out; coalition not united around legislation

Data reportedly uncovered by investigators during inquiry into NSO affair, said to include photos, texts, phone numbers and more