The Times of Israel speaks with two legal experts for differing perspectives on the merits of the three cases against the former PM

Mandelblit said to cool to negotiations in light of limited timeframe, public criticism; former premier believes agreement could be hammered out in two days of talks, reports claim

Demonstrators gather at sites across Israel to decry coalition, call for Netanyahu to halt any plea deal negotiations

Eran Shendar says an agreement in former premier's corruption cases would harm the public, send a 'terrible message' to politicians

Analysts say plea bargain would require complex redrafting of the indictments to ensure judge accepts agreement and doesn't impose a strict sentence or throw out the case

'This government will last,' says Lapid amid speculation right-wing parties could unite; power struggle brewing in Likud as contenders eye top spot, Hanegbi joins race

Opposition leader denies he’s ‘announced’ agreement to clause that would bar him from public office; prosecutors said to remain doubtful deal can be reached before AG’s term ends

Former PM says he and family touched by supporters' efforts; Lapid dismisses concerns coalition could break up if opposition leader makes deal

Reports say ex-PM's wife Sara and son Yair are main opponents of an agreement, but former pm's lawyers are urging him to press ahead with talks with AG

Likud MKs alternatively rail against deal and profess loyalty, but some ponder succeeding long-time party leader; supporters donate NIS 2 million to fund continued legal fight