Funding for legal fees ruled illicit by High Court in October; coalition tried to push bill allowing PM to keep money but postponed it after pressure by opposition and coalition

No official decision has been submitted to the court yet; prosecution sources say if PM wants talks he can propose a plea deal, no need for external judge to be involved

PM's corruption trial continues to address 'supply line' of gifts to couple, with senior police official saying alcohol was requested even in absence of special occasions

Three years after charges filed, prosecutors and defense teams reportedly near agreement to skip at least 60 sets of testimony -- but verdict still years away

According to TV report, lawyers for the prime minister 'did not rule out the idea,' although those involved don't consider it likely that an agreement can be easily reached

Senior attorney Boaz Ben Zur reportedly relays warning to PM after defense minister is fired in wake of call to pause judicial legislation

Movement for a Quality government insists PM must obey conflict of interest agreement barring him from dealing with judicial overhaul

Constitution committee will hold back-to-back hearings ahead of likely final votes next week, while bills to help PM and Shas chief with legal problems will also be advanced

Special Knesset panel advances bid to prevent PM being forced aside over conflict of interest; opposition says bill would place PM 'above the law'; first reading set for later Mon.

Legislation comes after High Court agrees to hear a petition requesting PM be suspended due to conflict of interests over government's legal reforms and his corruption trial