Case 1000

Alan Dershowitz:

'Netanyahu should be allowed to govern'

Renowned US attorney unimpressed by Arnon Milchan testimony in Netanyahu's case: All the charges against Netanyahu should be dropped.

Netanyahu trial:

Milchan confirms - 'I gave the Netanyahus cigars, champagne '

Star witness in Case 1000, Arnon Milchan, took the witness stand and confirmed he gave the PM gifts worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Attorney: Yair Lapid 'failed to report conflict of interest'

Yair Lapid failed to report friendship with Amnon Milchan in conflict of interest statement. 'He's not one of my five closest friends.'

Yair Lapid:

'Netanyahu said it was a good law, I told him I won't agree'

MK Yair Lapid, leader of Israel's opposition, testifies in Netanyahu trial. 'I didn't think the Milchan Law was good.'

Op-ed:

If not Bibi…Who?

Somebody has to even the score against his haughty overly righteous detractors. I’ll serve as the sacrifice. Op-ed.

Indictment filed against Netanyahu's ex-chief of staff Ari Harow

Former staffer in PM Netanyahu's office worked there while pretending not to have conflicts of interest, indictment says.

Shaked: 'There really is no rift'

Former Justice Minister calls gaps between Netanyahu and Gantz 'mock rift', explains why New Right did not allow Gantz to form government.

A-G reaches decision on Netanyahu's cases

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit could publish decision on indictments in Netanyahu's cases as soon as Thursday.

The improper conducting of the Netanyahu investigation

Third day of PM's pre-trial hearing begins

Today's hearing to deal with gifts PM received from businessmen, including cigars, champagne.

'Netanyahu isn't above the law - but he isn't below it either'

'PM isn't even thinking about plea bargain deal or clemency appeal, say Netanyahu's attorneys as they arrive for pre-indictment hearing.

'All of the accusations against PM are unprecedented, strange'

Likud attorney says PM Netanyahu 'not corrupt at all,' blasts 'political' lawsuits.

Likud activists demonstrate in Petah Tikva

Hundreds of activists protest near A-G's home ahead of the Prime Minister's hearing.

AG: Netanyahu to be indicted on bribery charges

Prime Minister will face criminal charges for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, Attorney General announces.

PM: AG's decision could bring Left to power

Mandelblit informs Netanyahu that he will announce the decision whether to indict ahead of April elections.

AG refuses PM's request to push off indictment decision

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit reportedly bashes prime minister, is prepared to rule on indictment before elections.

Decision on Netanyahu indictments expected by next month

Source close to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit says decision on possible indictments against Netanyahu to be made by next month.

Poll: Netanyahu indictment would have no effect on Likud

Maariv poll finds Likud would still get 30 seats in April elections if Netanyahu indicted. Bennett's new party gets 11 seats, Yesh Atid 12.

Report: PM's recently-deceased lawyer planned for him to resign

Report says Netanyahu's attorney Jacob Weinroth had planned for premier to step down in exchange for reduced sentence in corruption probes.

Netanyahu to be questioned again on June 12

Prime Minister expected to be questioned by police in Case 1000, Case 2000 and Case 4000.

Oren Hazan calls on AG to freeze Netanyahu investigations

MK says prime minister should not be distracted by police probes during tense security situation with Iran.

Public Security Minister: Netanyahu needn't resign if indicted

Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan, who oversees the police, says Prime Minister can stay in office even if he receives indictment.

Kahlon: Netanyahu must resign if indicted

Finance Minister says that he will not support Netanyahu if Attorney General Mandelblit decides to indict him.

New commander for police unit probing Netanyahu

Yigal Ben-Shalom takes command of elite Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit, which is currently investigating Prime Minister Netanyahu.

War and destiny in Israel: Netanyahu vs. the Left

An immigrant to Israel's perspective on Bibi’s woes

Lapid:

'I never said I wasn't Milchan's friend'

Yesh Atid chairman insists there was no reason for him to submit a conflict of interest document regarding his ties with Arnon Milchan.

INTO THE FRAY: The police, the press and a politicized “Putsch”?

'Stop criticizing law enforcement'

Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens, who is credited with bringing Netanyahu into politics, now has criticism for protege.

What a fabulous time to shake up Israel’s government!

After Cigar-gate: Careful what you wish for

2,000 demonstrators rally in Tel Aviv demanding Netanyahu resign

Following police recommendation PM be indicted, hundreds gather at left-wing rally calling for Netanyahu to resign.

INTO THE FRAY: Coup d'état?

Lapid: Netanyahu can't be prime minister

Yesh Atid chairman rejects claims he had personal relationship with filmmaker Arnon Milchan, says Netanyahu should resign.

'Tremendous pro-Netanyahu pressure on news outlets'

Former news editor Yinon Magal claims there was 'tremendous pressure' not to publish reports critical of PM, says PM should stay in office.

Minister Bennett:

'A leader shouldn't accept gifts from billionaires'

'Prime Minister runs affairs of state in proper manner; would never harm Israel's security for a foreign cause.'

Finance Minister backs Netanyahu

Finance Minister responds to police recommendations re PM, saying 'only Attorney General entitled to make decisions on indictment.'

Zionist Union demands Netanyahu step down

Gabbay says Netanyahu era is over after police recommend he be indicted for bribery.

'A disgrace that Lapid is the main witness'

Politicians from across the political spectrum respond to police recommendations that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu be indicted.

Analysis:

The man who can end Netanyahu

Who is Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit?

Lapid: I testified like any law-abiding citizen

Yesh Atid chairman responds to reports that he was one of the key witnesses against Netanyahu.

Netanyahu: There will be recommendations - but there's nothing

Netanyahu responds to reports that the police will submit recommendations in Cases 1000 and 2000.

Netanyahu questioned for sixth time

PM tweets after questioning: I am absolutely certain that there will be nothing, because there was nothing!

Netanyahu questioned for four hours

PM tweets after being interrogated for fifth time: There will be nothing - because there was nothing!

Israeli businessman Milchan questioned in London

Businessman and movie producer Arnon Milchan questioned on suspicion of giving bribes to Netanyahu.