Netanyahu's defense tries to exploit contradictions in Hadas Kline's testimony in Case 1000.
If there is no plea deal, the trial is expected to last at least another year and possibly longer.
Most observers believe that if there is a plea deal, it will only be after the November 1 election – and only if Netanyahu fails to form a government.
Former Israel Police chief Roni Alsheich viewed the PID as a 'hostile organization' which threatens the Netanyahu trials, the former department deputy head told N12.
Witness Shlomo Filber insisted a key meeting with Netanyahu still took place, despite a tactical victory for the former prime minister.
The evidence gathered was not used in trial and kept from prosecutors and investigators.
Netanyahu faced criticism over the weekend from former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eizenkot, who is likely to enter politics soon.
A stake for A-G Mandelblit and the prosecutors is an unconditional surrender of the public narrative pushed by former PM.
An announcement by Gantz and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Friday said the issue would be brought before the government on Sunday.
Former chief justice Aharon Barak is one of the forces behind A-G Avichai Mandelblit’s consideration to avoid jail time.
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