Eli Tzipori is suing former Deputy State Attorney Yehuda Shafer for libel. Shafer tweeted: "Sages be careful with your words! Read about an atmosphere of terror and verbal violence against lawyers and journalists on the part of [Tzipori] in the Netanyahu trial" The trial was held at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Sunday.

A place of honor was also reserved for Kalman Libeskind from the "Kan" and "Mamariv" broadcasting corporation.