Dina Zilber launches scathing broadside against the 'fake leader,' says PM's constant claims the cases against him are a witchhunt echo notorious anti-Semitic conspiracy

PM's legal team claims it has not received full case files from prosecution and can therefore not properly prepare for evidentiary stage of trial, set to start in January

Defense argues that charges attribute to PM acts allegedly committed by his wife Sara and son Yair, placing December hearing for presenting evidence in jeopardy

'It's not a recommendation,' says Mandelbit of arrangement designed to prevent PM abusing his authority to help with his legal woes

Premier says Mandelblit has no authority to make such a determination, in a move that could lead the top legal official to recommend prime minister step down amid criminal trial

After months of bickering over matter, Mandelblit says PM in conflict of interest due to his trial; can't be involved in appointment of state attorney, police chief, judges

Attorney general has decided not to indict Yedioth Ahronoth, Walla and Bezeq, meaning PM’s trial won’t face delay; premier's associates decry ‘absurd’ decision

Rejecting criticism of Supreme Court chief justice, Mandelblit says investigation would have 'a very low chance of yielding a result' and would impinge on suspects' privacy

Allegations that Liat Ben-Ari altered her property without a permit illegally draws criticism from ex-judge David Rozen, who urges public officials to set example for others

Court to be hear testimony from Walla CEO Ilan Yeshua and former PM aide turned state's witness Nir Hefetz, among others, in hearings on Case 4000