Case 1000

Why Netanyahu's bribery charge remains despite judges' doubts - analysis

The case has unfolded across a decade of investigations, indictments, elections, governments, protest movements, wars, and institutional battles.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 29, 2026.

Netanyahu lawyer likens trial to Eichmann's as judges reiterate Case 4000 bribery concerns

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F260603YS37  File Size: 3071 KB  caption (en): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the State Comptroller elections at the plenum of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, June 3, 2026.

Netanyahu to oppose expansion of criminal trial hearing days to five-days-a-week

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, June 15, 2026.

As his testimony ends, Netanyahu's credibility remains at the heart of his case - analysis


Netanyahu says former aides were forced to lie under oath

Netanyahu corruption trial resumes after month-long pause • Netanyahu asks judges to be more considerate of health, responsibilities

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returns to the Tel Aviv District Court to resume testimony for his corruption trial, January 27, 205.

A-G, State Attorney order investigation into Sara Netanyahu over obstruction of justice

The A-G instructed Police Investigations Unit Lahav 433 to open an investigation without naming Sara Netanyahu or other people involved.

(L-R) Sara Netanyahu and A-G Gali Baharav-Miara seen in front of the Lahav 433 headquarters

Netanyahu's Tuesday trial testimony has ended

The testimony of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his corruption trial continues at the Tel Aviv District Court on Tuesday.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court, as part of his testimony in his trial, December 24, 2024

Police commissioner urges officers to ignore report of prior ties to Sara Netanyahu

Israel Police Commissioner says he has always acted without political motives after a TV investigation into Sara Netanyahu revealed he was commended by her for using force against protestors.

Sara Netanyahu

Netanyahu trial day five: Bibi says he didn't know what business approval docs he was signing

Netanyahu says indictment shows he's being targeted by fake allegations • Says investigators did not question him on most of indictment items • Described Walla as 'Walla Ackbar'

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)

Bibi trial day four: Judges press prosecution, Netanyahu presents arguments

Netanyahu's Tuesday testimony canceled due to Mt. Hermon tour, court says.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the District Court in Tel Aviv, December 16, 2024

Body language expert determines if Netanyahu told truth during press conference

Netanyahu’s measured gestures and incongruent eye movements were inconsistent with the gravity of his statements.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses nation at press conference, December 9, 2024.

Netanyahu finally gets to speak directly to the judges - analysis

He will dominate the next month...until Prosecution cross-examines him

(Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and judges at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024.

'Walla-Akhbar': Netanyahu accuses Walla of pro-Hamas, pro-Iran content at trial

Netanyahu accused Walla's alleged political alignment of pushing for Naftali Bennett.

 The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Likud ministers, MKs decry 'unjust' proceedings in Netanyahu trial

Many of the ministers and MKs spoke to media set up outside the courthouse, and issued sharp criticism of Israel’s law enforcement and judicial system.

Likud lawmakers attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024