Netanyahu Trial

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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’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 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.'

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.

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.

'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."

Netanyahu calls to vote for ZOA in WZO elections

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.'

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Netanyahu Derangement Syndrome

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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.

Judges rule:

Netanyahu testimony to begin next Tuesday

Prime Minister Netanyahu will take the witness stand at the Tel Aviv District Court next Tuesday. His request to discuss the scheduling of the hearings was denied.

Netanyahu declared unfit?

Coalition leaders condemn 'coup for all intents and puposes'

The leaders of the coalition parties in an unusual statement condemned potential efforts to declare Prime Minister Netanyahu unfit to lead during his testimony at his trial next month.

Despite the war:

Netanyahu to begin testifying next month

Jerusalem District Court rejects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone testimony in his trial, scheduled to begin next month.

Netanyahu trials:

Netanyahu seeks to postpone testimony by two and a half months

In an appeal to Jerusalem District Court, Prime Minister's attorneys argue that the security situation in recent months has prevented proper preparation for the testimony.

Time to say: Kudos to Netanyahu!

The "anything but Bibi" group may as well face up to the fact that their nemesis, Israel's beleagured Prime Minister, is delivering the goods - he has proven himself a statesman who cares about the country more than himself. Op-ed.

Can Israel afford to stand up to America?

Netanyahu is addressing Congress because he has no other option. Op-ed.

Netanyahu in north:

'Here too, we will achieve victory, nothing less'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with soldiers participating in a brigade-level exercise in the Galilee to boost fitness and evaluate plans for an attack in Lebanon.

After three-month hiatus, Netanyahu's trial restarts

Court restarts Netanyahu trial, focusing on Case 4000.

Netanyahu to Trudeau:

'Hamas, not Israel, is deliberately targeting civilians'

Netanyahu responds to Canadian Prime Minister: It is Hamas, not Israel, that should be held accountable for committing a double war crime.

Former Deputy A-G:

'Netanyahu's trial must end with a plea agreement'

Former Deputy Attorney General Raz Nizri says reasonableness doctrine should be reduced, but the proposed legislation is too extreme.

After recent revelations:

Protesters gather outside home of former police chief

Activists protested fmr. Police Chief Roni Alsheikh after he revealed that law enforcement expected PM to resign after indictment.

Judges in Netanyahu trial recommend bribery charge be dropped

Summary of meeting between judges, attorneys published following recommendation to drop bribery charge.

Former AG denies expecting Netanyahu to resign after indictment

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit claims no political considerations in deciding to prosecute Netanyahu.

Former Police Comissioner: 'We expected Netanyahu to resign'

Former Police Comissioner Roni Alsheikh explains that Netanyahu was expected to resign after being indicted, but did not.