As graft trial continues in Jerusalem, news site's ex-CEO says he was warned negative coverage of Netanyahu would hurt Bezeq, claiming implication of quid pro quo deal was 'clear'

Former CEO of Walla news site appears in court again as evidentiary phase of graft trial continues, describes Elovitch couple's efforts to cover up tracks as probes ramped up

Ilan Yeshua, former CEO of Walla news, to continue testimony in evidentiary phase of graft trial; says he was directed to alter coverage for premier in illicit quid pro quo deal

While his political allies battle across town for him to get first crack at building next gov't, PM appears in court for the opening of the evidence stage of his corruption trial

Ilan Yeshua details orders to fire top editor, bury negative stories, smear rivals, all coming from PM's aides; says Walla owners made clear their business interests were at stake

Legal team claims premier had no contact with first witness to be called, rendering his presence unnecessary; hearing to coincide with coalition-building efforts

Court rejects defense request to cancel indictments; hearings to begin on April 5, less than two weeks after national vote, will be held three times a week

Judges say no need to provide the full text of minutes from meetings during which the attorney general discussed investigations into the PM

PM warns of 'crude intervention in elections' if trial continues before March 23 vote, as defense layers ask for next stage in corruption case to be delayed by 3-4 months

With snipers on roofs, dozens of protesters outside, PM comes to court briefly, then leaves with permission; court to rule whether evidence phase can be held during elections