Ex-premier claims Facebook post by protest group was aimed at inciting an attack on his wife and sons, as high-level protection set to expire next week

Nir Hefetz says then-PM knew he was in 'criminally problematic place'; backtracks on claims of being pressured by police: 'I was in negotiations'

Opposition chief cites threats at home and from Iran and other foreign groups who have a 'blood feud' with Netanyahu over operations he authorized while PM

Court sees clips showing the immense pressure and threats Nir Hefetz faced during questioning before he turned state witness against his former boss

55-year-old Givatayim resident indicted over 2019 tweet in which he said he was 'so patriotic' that he would rape the then-prime minister's wife

During cross-examination, Nir Hefetz describes the 'vile' conditions of his detention that caused him to break after 11 days and turn state witness against his former boss

Ex-Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz says 'draconian' police tactics caused him to turn state witness, most details of cops' maneuvers are under a gag order to protect his privacy

Nir Hefetz breaks down, forcing pause, as he describes decision to turn state witness under 'monstrous pressure'; tells of Murdoch news channel pitch scripted by Netanyahu

Recordings of Netanyahu family made by state's witness Nir Hefetz -- apparently by accident -- played for first time to bolster claim of involvement in directing news coverage

In tearful testimony, Nir Hefetz says former premier was not involved in moves to cover up relationship with Bezeq head, blaming self for 'big mistake'