Englman says he respects parallel probe by deputy AG, but additional audit by 'independent body' is important

Attorneys for former PM and co-defendants reject claim that nothing of interest was taken from device belonging to state witness Shlomo Filber

State attorneys tell the court that a phone belonging to Shlomo Filber was hacked, but no relevant info used; separate investigation disputes Calcalist report on police hacking

Opposition leader says followers must insist on probe into alleged hacking that took place mainly when he was PM, if they 'don’t want to sweep everything under the carpet'

But Gideon Sa'ar notes that he has yet to receive final findings from ongoing investigations over alleged illicit hacking of Israeli citizens

Announcement comes after prosecutors request more time to complete check; say no evidence found of illicit police actions during investigation of former PM

Former commissioner Roni Alsheich maintains there is thorough judicial oversight for cyber actions as investigation into claims of illegal police spying continues

Investigators ask for three more days to provide information on whether spyware was used, with judges set to decide whether to further postpone proceedings in trial of ex-PM

Investigation into alleged police misconduct using NSO spyware finds no wrongdoing relevant to former premier's graft trial, reports say

TV reports say only irregularity found in investigation led by deputy AG is in case of state witness Shlomo Filber, which police have acknowledged