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Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara will not appear in court in Prime Minister Netanyahu's corruption trial, the prosecution told the Tel Aviv District Court on Wednesday, rejecting the judges' proposal to speak with her directly. Prosecutors said the team in court speaks for her. Prime Minister Netanyahu's attorney, Amit Hadad, countered that the court has full authority to summon her. The judges have hinted that the bribery charge in Case 4000 may not hold up and suggested the prosecution drop it, but she has given the court no position. President Herzog has invited both sides to explore a plea arrangement.