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'I'll consider asking for pardon, will not plead guilty'

In an interview with Australian journalist Erin Molan, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed his legal battle and President Trump’s involvement: "The trial only embarrasses the prosecution."

'I'll consider asking for pardon, will not plead guilty'

'You get right to the point'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog

Trump Writes To Herzog:

'Pardon Netanyahu, his attention cannot be diverted'

President Herzog received a signed letter from President Trump urging him to consider pardoning Netanyahu. Herzog clarified that a pardon request requires a formal procedure in accordance with the rules.

'Pardon Netanyahu, his attention cannot be diverted'

'Sliding Toward Dictatorship':

Judge Aharon Barak's warning to Israel

The former president of the Supreme Court warned of a long process of erosion in the democratic system and expressed support for a plea bargain in the prime minister's trial.

Judge Aharon Barak's warning to Israel

Court rejects request:

Netanyahu trial to be heard four days a week

The court has rejected the Prime Minister's request to hold hearings in the cases against him three days a week. Starting in November, hearings will be held every day from Sunday through Wednesday.

Netanyahu trial to be heard four days a week

The bill that could postpone Netanyahu's trial

Bill granting Knesset House Committee power to postpone trials against Prime Minister and government ministers set to be approved by Ministerial Committee on Legislation.

The bill that could postpone Netanyahu's trial

'Urgent diplomatic meetings'

Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony this week canceled

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony sessions for this week canceled, following court approval of his request citing urgent diplomatic meetings.

Court approves: Netanyahu’s testimony this week canceled

Judges rule:

Netanyahu’s trial to be held four times a week

Judges overseeing Netanyahu’s cases reject his lawyers’ request and rule that, starting in November, the trial will hold four hearings per week.

Netanyahu’s trial to be held four times a week

Dr. Mordechai Nisan:

The War against Netanyahu

We now know from Congressional investigation that under Biden, many millions of US dollars helped finance the anti-Netanyahu protest movement. Opinion.

The War against Netanyahu

To speed up trial:

Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Jerusalem court schedules four weekly hearings in Netanyahu corruption case, considers moving proceedings to Beit Shemesh for security reasons.

Netanyahu to testify three times a week

Due to illness:

Netanyahu requests to cancel testimony, prosecution consents

Prime Minister diagnosed with intestinal infection, receives hospital treatment, and requests to cancel testimony scheduled for this week.

Netanyahu requests to cancel testimony, prosecution consents

Unprecedented

US Amb. Huckabee came to court to support Netanyahu

In an unprecedented move, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee came to the court where Prime Minister Netanyahu was testifying to support him.

US Amb. Huckabee came to court to support Netanyahu

PM's military secretary interrupts Netanyahu trial

The Prime Minister was handed an envelope and immediately requested a recess, saying 'my military secretary is here, he never shows up here.'

PM's military secretary interrupts Netanyahu trial

Will Netanyahu be walking into a trap in Trump’s White House?

Does Trump think he is going to dictate Israel's immediate future?

Will Netanyahu be walking into a trap in Trump’s White House?

Netanyahu seeks to delay testimony again ahead of US trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requests to cancel next week's court testimony ahead of his planned trip to the US to meet President Trump and other officials.

Netanyahu seeks to delay testimony again ahead of US trip

The Netanyahu trial:

I am My Brother’s Keeper, not his Prosecutor!

We must join Trump in demanding an end to the witch hunt against Netanyahu in the light of the war against Iran. The height of absurdity was when he was questioned on a Bugs Bunny stuffed animal his son received decades ago. Opinion.

I am My Brother’s Keeper, not his Prosecutor!

A doozy of an anti-Netanyahu/Trump two-fer

The claim that the Israeli prime minister crafted the U.S. president’s Truth Social post about dropping his trial is as laughable as it is a shameless lie. Opinion.

A doozy of an anti-Netanyahu/Trump two-fer

Judges accept request:

Netanyahu won't testify in court this week

Jerusalem District Court accepts PM's request to delay the upcoming hearings in his trial.

Netanyahu won't testify in court this week

Again:

Trump denounces Netanyahu's trial as a 'political witch hunt'

US President doubles down again on his criticism of Netanyahu’s trial: The United States of America spends Billions a year protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this.

Trump denounces Netanyahu's trial as a 'political witch hunt'

Court rejects Netanyahu’s request to delay testimony

Jerusalem District Court denies Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to postpone his trial testimony, prompting fierce criticism from ministers.

Court rejects Netanyahu’s request to delay testimony

Aharon Barak expresses support for deal to end Netanyahu trial

Former Supreme Court President clarifies that he supports an agreement that would bring an end to Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial: "It doesn't matter if it's a pardon or a plea bargain, the important thing is that we reach an agreement."

Aharon Barak expresses support for deal to end Netanyahu trial

Netanyahu thanks Trump for support after call to cancel his trial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to US President Donald Trump’s public call to cancel his trial, thanking him for his 'tremendous support' for both Israel and the Jewish people.

Netanyahu thanks Trump for support after call to cancel his trial

Sa'ar Backs Trump:

'Netanyahu trial has lost all value'

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar supported the call by President Trump to cancel Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial.

'Netanyahu trial has lost all value'

Trump's call to cancel Netanyahu's trial

'He shouldn't meddle in Israeli justice, but he's right'

MKs responded this morning to President Trump's call to cancel Prime Minister Netanyahu's trials due to his status as a national hero.

'He shouldn't meddle in Israeli justice, but he's right'

'Ridiculous witch hunt'

Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu's trial

Trump condemns the ongoing trial of Netanyahu as a "Witch Hunt," demanding its immediate cancellation or a pardon. He vows the US will "save Bibi Netanyahu," stressing their harmonious working relationship.

Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu's trial

In court:

Netanyahu falls ill mid-testimony

Prime Minister Netanyahu's court session cut short due to illness, days after previous session forced to break for important diplomatic call.

Netanyahu falls ill mid-testimony

Netanyahu’s trial paused early for 'important diplomatic call'

As his cross-examination in Case 1000 resumed in Tel Aviv, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal team requests early adjournment, citing pressing diplomatic matters.

Netanyahu’s trial paused early for 'important diplomatic call'

Netanyahu Trial:

Cross-examination begins in Case 1000

Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed allegations of accepting gifts from media outlets as absurd: 'I had no interest in their coverage anyway.'

Cross-examination begins in Case 1000

Jack Engelhard

Netanyahu remembers Amalek

Trump…and the rest of the world…will never fully understand what Oct.7 did to the pride of the nation. Opinion.

Netanyahu remembers Amalek

Concealed Connection:

MKs accuse Attorney General of conflict of interest

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and MK Tali Gottlieb have called for an investigation into Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, accusing her of concealing a marital connection to Jackie Ashkenazi, a key witness in Prime Minister Netanyahu's trial.

MKs accuse Attorney General of conflict of interest

'I have to leave by 3:15'

Classified envelope handed to PM during hearing

A classified envelope was brought to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his testimony. Netanyahu turned to the judges and said, "I have to leave by 3:15."

Classified envelope handed to PM during hearing

Netanyahu calls to vote for ZOA in WZO elections

Last chance to vote: Netanyahu calls to vote for ZOA in World Zionist Congress elections

Netanyahu calls to vote for ZOA in WZO elections

ANALYSIS:

Trump hopes Netanyahu is 'appreciated...he’s been a great leader’

After being with Israeli's PM at the Oval Office: The bottom line is that there is a great battle of civilizations taking place, a World Series, that includes the West.

Trump hopes Netanyahu is 'appreciated...he’s been a great leader’

Netanyahu speaks out…

With every passing day of these sham court proceedings, and as more Israelis wake up to the truth, Netanyahu is finally saying out loud what many of us have known for a long time. Opinion.

Netanyahu speaks out…

Netanyahu requests to delay testimony due to US trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asks to reschedule testimony, citing upcoming trip to Washington, reveals some of the issues to be discussed during the trip.

Netanyahu requests to delay testimony due to US trip

PM to court:

'A slew of false briefings'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacks court investigation against him, claiming repeated attempts to distort reality with false briefings.

'A slew of false briefings'

Netanyahu suffers scratch to eye, to be treated with only drops

Hearing in PM's trial paused so he could undergo medical examination for eye discomfort. A small scratch was discovered on his cornea.

Netanyahu suffers scratch to eye, to be treated with only drops

Jonathan S. Tobin:

Netanyahu is right about Israel’s ‘deep state’

Like the anti-Trump “resistance,” the country’s leftist liberal establishment is waging a war against the prime minister as a bid to hold on to power, not an effort to save democracy. The existence of a “deep state” in Israel, like that in the United States, is not really debatable. Opinion.

Netanyahu is right about Israel’s ‘deep state’

They're living in a parallel universe:

Netanyahu responds angrily, judges ask him to lower his voice

PM Netanyahu accuses Attorney General's Office of bias during court session, 'They have no shame.'

Netanyahu responds angrily, judges ask him to lower his voice

Netanyahu in court:

'I knew I wouldn't give in to the thought police'

During his testimony in court, the Prime Minister called out the media: 'You turn to all the channels and it's all the same. I knew they would do anything to prevent competition.'

'I knew I wouldn't give in to the thought police'

Netanyahu testifies:

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

The Prime Minister responded to claims that he had a relationship with the Walla news website, which came to his defense: 'A total lie.'

'Total nonsense. It was idiotic and remains idiotic'

In memory of the Bibas family

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for a moment of silence in court in memory of Shir, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, who were murdered in Hamas captivity.

Netanyahu asked for moment of silence, judge refused

No, Netanyahu is not the villain

Wherever Netanyahu turns, his hands are tied. Whatever he wants to do, he is stifled. Our Sages teach us not to judge our fellow man until we have stood in his place, so let us try to do that before we pass judgment. Opinion.

No, Netanyahu is not the villain

Musk on Netanyahu trial:

'The deep state is everywhere'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO weighs in on the trial of Israel's Prime Minister after Fox News host Mark R. Levin posts video criticizing the trial.

'The deep state is everywhere'

Indictment against Netanyahu's advisors for harassment of witness

The State Prosecution has filed charges against key members of Likud's 2019 campaign for allegedly harassing state witness Shlomo Filber in the 'Case 4000' portion of the Netanyahu trials.

Indictment against Netanyahu's advisors for harassment of witness

Netanyahu Derangement Syndrome

It’s not Israelis who are struggling with challenges to their values but Jews in the Diaspora. Opinion.

Netanyahu Derangement Syndrome

Netanyahu Trial:

Hearing delayed as judge falls ill

Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman announced a postponement in the Netanyahu trial due to a judge's illness. The announcement was made just hours before the hearing.

Hearing delayed as judge falls ill

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Court grants Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony at his trial in light of his need to recover from the prostate surgery he underwent last week.

PM's testimony at trial postponed for 2 weeks after his surgery

Request to court revealed:

Surgery under full anesthesia, Netanyahu to remain in hospital

Tel Aviv District Court accepts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu request to reschedule this week's hearings in his case due to a procedure he will undergo to remove his prostate.

Surgery under full anesthesia, Netanyahu to remain in hospital

Judges explain:

Netanyahu's testimony was canceled due to trip to Syrian Hermon

Judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's court case explain that his testimony was cancelled due to stormy weather forecasts later in the week.

Netanyahu's testimony was canceled due to trip to Syrian Hermon

Dangerous distraction

Rarely in modern history has a leader faced war on so many simultaneous fronts. Focusing on champagne and cigars is an irrelevant distraction. And going forward with this prosecution reflects a broader pattern of self-sabotage that has plagued Israel throughout its history. Opinion.

Dangerous distraction

Former state prosecutor calls for combat pilots to refuse service

The former state attorney, Moshe Lador, called on combat pilots to refuse service in the IDF. "We must refuse to serve if the country becomes a dictatorship."

Former state prosecutor calls for combat pilots to refuse service

Netanyahu testimony:

'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

In 2nd day of testimony, PM Netanyahu denies ever offering Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch regulatory benefits in exchange for positive coverage on the Walla news website.

'I wanted to break Bezeq's Soviet-like monopoly'

PM to court:

News site’s coverage was so bad it was known as ‘Walla akbar’'

'There was no agreement, no bribery, no nothing. Even after the dinner,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu argues.

News site’s coverage was so bad it was known as ‘Walla akbar’'

Netanyahu reveals:

'Obama offered me a secret visit to Afghanistan'

During his testimony in court, Prime Minister Netanyahu delved into his rocky relationship with the former US president and revealed that from their first meeting, Obama pressured him to create a Palestinian state.

'Obama offered me a secret visit to Afghanistan'

Tel Aviv District Court:

Netanyahu takes the witness stand in corruption cases against him

Netanyahu's testimony will be held in Tel Aviv on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Netanyahu takes the witness stand in corruption cases against him

In Depth:

The Netanyahu trial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify for the first time since the investigations against him were launched in 2016. What caused these trials, and what effects could they have?

The Netanyahu trial

Deri to A-G:

'Postpone Netanyahu's testimony due to pikuach nefesh'

Shas chairman writes letter to Attorney General Baharav-Miara, says that given the complex security situation and the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the Prime Minister, it is a duty to postpone his testimony in his corruption cases.

'Postpone Netanyahu's testimony due to pikuach nefesh'

Before court session:

Court approves postponement of Netanyahu's testimony

Court approves Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony in court on Wednesday, which will begin only at 14:30 and end at 20:00.

Court approves postponement of Netanyahu's testimony

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office

Supreme Court rules that there is no room for its intervention in the matter, agrees with the Attorney General who argued that the petition should be rejected.

Court rejects petition to declare Netanyahu unfit for office