Netanyahu Trial

Case 4000

Likud ministers react to collapse of bribery case against PM

Justice Minister calls trial of PM Netanyahu 'worst political and legal persecution in the country's history' after latest developments.

Netanyahu trial Case 4000:

Judges tell prosecutors they will have hard time proving bribery

Prosecution receives blow in trial of PM over allegedly offering Bezeq owner favorable regulations in exchange for favorable news coverage.

Trump, Netanyahu and the renaissance of Soviet apparatchiks

Leftists do not believe in equality before the law. This week in the US and Israel, we saw how low media and justice have fallen. Op-ed.

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.'

Netanyahu's attorneys: No new judge will be involved in trial

Laws for PM Netanyahu respond to motion to have him declared in contempt of court, say he must be involved in an issue of such importance.

Report: Parties may seek criminal mediation in Netanyahu trial

Attorney General to submit response to idea both parties would mediate a plea deal in the Prime Minister's corruption trial.

Former A-G on legal reforms:

'Netanyahu wants to ensure his trials never properly conclude'

In first-ever interview, Dr. Avichai Mandelblit reveals 'behind the scenes' of the Netanyahu indictments.

Justice Minister: Netanyahu indictments showed need for reform

Minister Levin says in Knesset that his reforms are not due to PM Netanyahu's trial, but that the trial convinced many of the need for them.

How Netanyahu turned the flood against him into a puddle

The story is as much a triumph of the Right, as it is a defeat of the Left..Op-ed.

Netanyahu trial:

Former Police Chief proposes plea bargain

"Our democracy isn't mature enough to withstand a serving prime minister being put on trial."

Netanyahu trial witness denounces investigation procedure

A prosecution witness denounced the investigation she went through as 'something that should trouble every citizen of Israel".

'Judiciary is a political party for all intents and purposes'

Sa'ar responds: Judicial system in danger if Netanyahu wins.

Ex-Likud minister:

'Israel will be a different country if Ben-Gvir joins govt.'

Dan Meridor laments legitimacy Netanyahu grants Otzma Yehudit when Yizhak Shamir would leave the Knesset whenever Rabbi Kahane spoke.

Former MK:

'Arrest those who removed Netanyahu through a trial'

Ayoob Kara did not condemn Likud activist's call to execute the senior prosecutors, said freedom of expression in Israel is 'broad.'

Op-ed:

The fall of Boris Johnson

The question for voters in the UK, US and Israel is whether a leader’s gifts are more important than character flaws, or vice versa.

Netanyahu’s bogus trial

The prosecution’s case against Netanyahu has been destroyed by the 20 or so prosecution witnesses. How did this trial come to pass? Op-ed.

'Not a great day for the prosecution in Netanyahu trial'

Known as Case 4000, the trial is considered the most serious case against the former Prime Minister.

Netanyahu trial hits climax as Filber testifies

Legal experts say the outcome of the Netanyahu trial may depend on Filber's testimony.

State witness in Netanyahu trial calls investigators Rottweilers

Shlomo Filber says, 'the investigators only sought to incriminate.'

Prosecution: Irregularity found, but trial should continue

State Attorney admits following investigation that irregularities found involving hacking into State Witness Shlomo Filber's phone.

Hearings in Netanyahu's trial canceled

Announcement comes after Prosecution notified court that no spyware was illegally used against suspects in Netanyahu's cases.

Prosecution: No illegal use of spyware in Netanyahu cases

Police claim to have received court orders for all spying, admitting they sometimes extracted more data than permitted.

Cabinet secretary describes horrendous interrogation methods

'They interrogated my wife & mother to apply pressure, threatened to stop me going to parents' funeral,' former Netanyahu official says.

Hearing in Netanyahu trial cancelled over Pegasus affair

Judges cancel hearing following revelations police used Pegasus software to spy on key witnesses, including Netanyahu's son.

Even after spyware revelations, Netanyahu trial to continue

Police continue to insist they only spied on Shlomo Filber & that trial proceedings were not invalidated.

New revelations on police spying in Netanyahu trial

Witness who police used NSO software to spy on without a warrant named as Shlomo Filber.

Likud MK: 'Foundations of case against Netanyahu are poisonous'

'Prosecutor's Office already understands that it's been caught,' MK Shlomo Karhi says.

Netanyahu will not agree to plea deal in which he would retire

Opposition leader breaks silence, says he won't agree to admission of moral turpitude, will continue to lead the Likud.

Yamina MK's husband among donors to Bibi's crowdfund

"I don't just think Netanyahu was wronged; I'm convinced of it," says Shmulik Silman. "This man gave his life for the state."

Campaign to cover Bibi's legal expenses raises over 3m

Among the 26,000 donors: MK Bezalel Smotrich & the husband of Yamina MK Idit Silman.

Report:

Netanyahu to sign plea deal, take break from politics

Former PM reportedly ready to sign deal, even one including admission of moral turpitude which would remove him from politics for 7 years.

Netanyahu authorizes attorneys to pursue plea deal

Netanyahu family still opposes plea deal, but Opposition leader said to be seriously considering it.

Crowdfunding for Netanyahu raises NIS 2.5 million

Former PM 'touched by warmth' of citizens who contribute to a fund to pay his legal expenses.

Polls show majority of country oppose Netanyahu plea bargain

Two-thirds of Likud voters want new elections once Netanyahu is gone; Nir Barkat remains the firm favorite as his successor.

'Chances Netanyahu will agree to plea bargain slim at best'

Senior official in State Prosecution tells Israel National News: "Media guilty of over-hyping chances of plea bargain."

'Netanyahu has given up on becoming Prime Minister again'

"He's going to agree to a plea bargain, cut his losses, & retire from political life," predicts former premier's one-time strategic adviser.

Crowdfunding campaign to cover Netanyahu's legal expenses

Aim to persuade former PM not to sign plea bargain & fight for justice. Hundreds of thousands already raised.

The hand is in the cookie jar

If Netanyahu’s zero-sum trial proves anything to those who watch it directly, it is the systemic corruption that brought him to trial.Op-ed.

A-G Mandelblit: Netanyahu a danger to democracy

Transcripts of closed door conversations of Attorney General Avichai Mandeilblit reveal his opinion on opposition leader Netanyahu.

State witness in Netanyahu trial breaks down in tears

Nir Hefetz describes former PM's obsession with media criticism, intense involvement of Sara Netanyahu in government decisions.

Journalist attacked while covering Netanyahu trial

Woman rips kippah off head of Channel 13 News' Baruch Kra. Ministers Hendel and Bar-Lev condemn the incident.

INTO THE FRAY

Netanyahu vs Olmert—Comparing chalk & cheese

Perhaps someone under criminal indictment should not be prime minister, but abuse of the legal system to prevent it is far worse. Op-ed.

MK Zohar: Netanyahu will be back, even if law passes against him

New bill would bar PM under criminal indictment from remaining in office. 'It will motivate our voter base to return Netanyahu to power.'

Large protest outside court during Netanyahu corruption trial

"This isn't about fighting corruption - it's a political coup," says Likud MK at the protest. "They stole our leader."

Foul play? State witness in Netanyahu trial dies in plane crash

The tragic death of two Israelis has sent huge ripple waves towards Jerusalem and the former Prime Minister.

Victim in plane crash: Witness in Netanyahu corruption trial

Former Communications Ministry official and his wife identified as the victims of deadly plane crash.

Court denies request to postpone Netanyahu's trial

Court denied request despite Prosecution's admission that additional time required to study new materials.

Netanyahu trial: Prosecution ordered to give material to defense

Court orders State Attorney's Office to provide defense with additional material from phone of former Walla CEO.

A-G urges Supreme Court to reject petition against Netanyahu

A-G Mandelblit says there is no reason to change court decision from last year that Netanyahu trial does not disqualify him from being PM.

Watch: Netanyahu ushered into court amid high security

Netanyahu's corruption trial began today as Prime Minister continued to claim innocence.

Netanyahu: State Attorney's Office on 'witch-hunt' against me

Following first day of evidentiary phase of trial, PM accuses State Attorney's Office of violating law in opening investigation against him.

Netanyahu trial: Testimony phase to begin tomorrow

PM Netanyahu to attend first hearing as prosecution begins delivering testimony in Case 4000.

Why does Prime Minister Netanyahu not keep his promises?

Should Netanyahu be granted immunity from prosecution?

Netanyahu trial postponed till after elections

After Attorney General fails to submit approval for investigation into fraud charges against PM Netanyahu, evidence phase postponed.

Evidence phase of Netanyahu trial pushed to after election

Hearings to begin on April 5, to be held 3 times a week.

Dr Ben-Artzi salutes Netanyahu, ashamed of State Attorney office

PMs brother-in-law: 'Netanyahu bravely resisted temptations of media coddling.

Evidence phase of Netanyahu trial pushed to after election

Judges decide to delay beginning of evidence case in trial against PM to deal with question of how investigations were opened.

Pinchas Wallerstein to Netanyahu: 'No chance for fair trial'

Pinchas Wallerstein to PM: 'Any judge who dares acquit you has no more chance of promotion. Sorry, this is the justice system in my country.

Meretz leader: Netanyahu has revived Meir Kahane

MK Zandberg of Meretz says that the Prime Minister is an embarrassment to the country.