Key prosecution witness, ex-Walla CEO Ilan Yeshua, describes one of country's leading news outlets as being almost completely controlled by the premier ahead of the 2015 election

Thirty factions register to run in third straight election, matching September total, though roster features a few newcomers as some small niche parties bow out

Hadash official says factions want to announce unified slate within two weeks; Balad MK says parties yet to iron out seat distribution