Rivka Friedman-Feldman advances to senior judge at Jerusalem District Court; Nava Braverman promoted to Tel Aviv District Court

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

Investigative report airs footage of Ariel Roth seeking funding to record family members of the justices overseeing the case making remarks against the PM

Judiciary says Jerusalem District Court's Rivka Friedman-Feldman is feeling well, will be quarantined until January 1

According to report, move seen as latest attempt to delay proceedings and discredit those involved in the prosecution and judgment of Netanyahu

As his trial opens, the premier avoids dreaded photo of himself sitting humbled on the defendants' bench, instead releasing shot in which he is surrounded by fellow Likud MKs

In 2015, Rivka Friedman-Feldman convicted Ehud Olmert, and said it should not have taken a retrial to do so; 14 years earlier, she found an ex-minister guilty of sexual assault

PM had sought 45-day postponement; will have to be present at the Jerusalem District Court when charges are read out on March 17

In prime time interview, PM says he has faith in the justice system, while demanding a denial that the judges were 'handpicked' for their political views

Jerusalem District Court announces date of first hearing for premier, which will come as parties scramble to form coalition