Netanyahu again on trial of corruption

Netanyahu appeared at the next trial hearing Monday to hear the state prosecutor charge him with corruption, fraud and abuse of power.

The 71-year-old has called the charges a witch hunt by order of political rivals.

Netanyah's former aides are expected every week to be questioned on three criminal cases -- the gravest of which is considered the charge that he used the prime minister's post to favour a telecommunications company for personal political ambitions.

Evidence of the case was decided to postpone following the elections, which were held nearly two weeks ago.

Although Netanyahu won the race, his party received only 30 out of 120 possible mandates and with the old allies does not have the majority.

His rivals say they don't want to co-operate with him anymore, as he may take advantage of the power to give himself immunity from the actual charges.

On Monday, Israeli President Raven Rivlin began consultations with parties that could bring 61 MPs together for the government.

The candidate for prime minister will be given 28 days to find political compromise.