Case 1000

Netanyahu testimony canceled overnight after defense cites security schedule

The cancellation marked the latest interruption in Netanyahu’s testimony, which has repeatedly been affected by wartime developments and classified security-diplomatic constraints.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025
Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Herzog deserves our support in trying to achieve plea bargain, end Netanyahu trial saga - editorial

Herzog deserves the country’s full support in finding a negotiated end to the Netanyahu trial after six years. Finding such an end is not a betrayal of justice.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: PM denies Filber guidance meeting as testimony interrupted by security call

In a filing submitted Tuesday, Netanyahu’s attorney Amit Hadad asked the court to hold Wednesday’s hearing only from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., citing a “security matter."

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The prime minister's innocence can unleash positive change – opinion

It is crystal clear the State Prosecutors didn’t think Netanyahu would want to go to trial and therefore were less concerned about the lack of any incriminating evidence.

JUNE 30, 2023ByYARON SCHWARTZ
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Jerusalem District Court to hear testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan in the Case 1000 corruption trial, this week.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan gifts to prime minister 'motivated by close friendship'

The businessman had said during the previous three days of testimony that he was a close friend of Netanyahu, and had given the prime minister's family cigars, shirts, and champagne.

JUNE 28, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Arnon Milchan seen at the Brighton, UK courthouse through a camera monitor at Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trials on June 28, 2023

Netanyahu trial: What does pressure from judges mean, will there be plea deal? - analysis

Case 1000 is probably the strongest case against Netanyahu due to testimony by Arnon Milchin this week and previous testimony by Milchin’s aide, Hadas Kline.

JUNE 26, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, 25 June 2023.

Milchan: I gave Netanyahu gifts and asked about US visa

Although the different gifts given by the businessman were accompanied by code names, Milchan said that he didn't think that there would be legal issues. 

JUNE 26, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, arrives at The Old Ship Hotel to provide testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, in Brighton, Britain June 25, 2023.

Milchan: 'I gave Netanyahu cigars, champagne and jewelry'

Milchan testified that he regularly gave Netanyahu gifts and that code names were used, but they never thought there were legal issues.

JUNE 25, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Netanyahu and Milchan

Lapid on Netanyahu trial testimony: 'This isn't how I want to win elections'

The Yesh Atid head began his testimony on Monday, and will, in the end, finish around noon on Tuesday.

JUNE 13, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 13, 2023.

Lapid testifies in Netanyahu corruption trial amid fanfare and heavy security

Lapid is taking the stand for Case 1000, in which Netanyahu is alleged to have received expensive gifts from Israeli businessman Arnon Milchan.

JUNE 12, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Head of opposition Yair Lapid arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 12, 2023.

Sara Netanyahu can attend Milchan's London testimony for corruption trial

Milchan is accused under Case 1000 of giving expensive gifts to the Netanyahu family in return for aid in obtaining a US visa.

MAY 23, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
Sara Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing on her family lawsuit against former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on June 12, 2022.

Police came after Harow to get to Netanyahu, ex-aide testified

Harow faced fraud and breach of trust charges, but made a plea bargain to testify against his former boss.

MAY 10, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
State Witness Ari Harow, accompanied by his wife, arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 10, 2023

Ari Harow's story: How a dream became a nightmare - exclusive

For years, as it has appeared sources in law enforcement were leaking stories against him in the media, Harow mostly held his fire.

MAY 10, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
State Witness Ari Harow arrives to testify in the trial against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 9, 2023.