The husband and wife are alleged to have used a range of devices to cheat card games over a number of weeks.

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of a criminal investigation.

He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.

"An immediate end to the trial would greatly help lower the flames and promote broad reconciliation," Israel's PM says.

Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the towers as part of a criminal probe.

The break-in was "a real blow", says L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which was preparing deliveries for the holiday season.