Defense attorney says Hollywood producer told cops he did not speak to Netanyahu about the issue. Judge tacitly reprimands Sara Netanyahu for embrace ahead of testimony

Justices issue official record of contents of meeting, note that the state's representative rejected their appeal

In fourth day of Hollywood mogul's testimony, PM's defense attorney seeks to prove two men had a genuine friendship, not a transactional relationship

Comments by Roni Alsheich, who oversaw investigation of PM, spark backlash from coalition figures, with several calling for attorney general to probe the matter

Media mogul, a state witness, says he negotiated between rival newspapers to improve family's coverage in exchange for calming their business war

Hollywood mogul, addressing court via video from UK with prime minister's wife in room with him, also says he sought help from everyone, Netanyahu included, on US visa, tax breaks

Israel Katz says wasn't aware of Ofer Hugi's social media posts, which said Nazis should've killed those behind Netanyahu trial; ousted adviser still attends Knesset panel meeting

Move comes amid a push to fast-track the trial, following reports that the bench considers a conviction unlikely on the most serious count in one of the three corruption cases

Hollywood movie mogul describes how the PM and his wife routinely requested lavish gifts, using code names, but insists he was acting as a close friend of the prime minister

After judges in Netanyahu trial reportedly warn prosecutors over strength of accusation, politicians say it shows dangers of allowing a state body to act without oversight