After AG says PM to stand trial for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, premiere rules out quitting: 'I won't let the lie win. I will continue to lead this country with devotion'

Mandelblit's decision is legal bombshell, marks first time in Israel’s history that serving PM faces criminal charges; premier to speak at 8:30 p.m.

In fresh leak from Case 4000, state's witness Nir Hefetz tells police he was sent to tell top communications official to ease up on regulatory change to help Shaul Elovitch

In latest leak from investigation, Israeli TV publishes conversations between Shaul Elovitch and CEO of Walla news site, who says 'you brought him the elections' in 2015

Further casting doubt on veracity of testimony, interrogators tell Nir Hefetz that 'these things may not affect only you,' according to leaked transcripts released by Channel 12

Bar Association head calls for immediate inquiry into claims Nir Hefetz was improperly pressured in Case 4000, casting doubt on veracity of his testimony

According to unsourced TV report, Avichai Mandelblit expected to rule incumbent PM cannot remain in office if charged with bribery

Nir Hefetz details alleged give-and-take relations between Netanyahus and Elovitch, says Sara sent him to threaten the latter of financial damage if press coverage did not improve

Leaked transcripts detail Sara Netanyahu's defense of her meddling in Walla news site; ex-MK said to testify billionaire Adelson offered to make him 'king of the world'

Decision seen as an indicator PM likely won't succeed in convincing prosecutors to drop the charges against him at a pretrial hearing next week