Case 2000

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


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.

 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.

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.

 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.

 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.

Netanyahu made deal with media mogul in fear of election loss - Harow

The American-born Harow testified in relation to Case 2000, which alleges that Netanyahu sought to weaken a competitor of a paper in return for positive coverage.

 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.

A-G disinterest in Netanyahu plea deal talks 'speculation' - Justice Ministry

Case 1000, a corruption trial in which Netanyahu is charged with fraud and breach of trust, resumed on Monday.

 LEFT: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu RIGHT: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara

NGO calls for new arrangement on conflict of interest as Netanyahu meets A-G

The Movement for Quality Government NGO petitioned the High Court, calling to limit Netanyahu's Prime Ministerial powers.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the weekly cabinet meeting, December 2, 2018

Arnon Milchan considering coming to Israel to testify in Case 1000

Businessman Arnon Milchan, now in London, may file defamation lawsuits against several people who he says defamed him.

Netanyahu and Milchan

Court rules for Netanyahu trial to continue despite Pegasus scandal

The court initially ruled in favor of the prosecution in regard to the NSO scandal, and the Netanyahu trial will continue Monday.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU seen at Jerusalem District Court during his trial.

Prosecution delays Netanyahu trial to clarify police spyware issues

On Monday, the Jerusalem District Court ordered the prosecution to provide an update on the police cell phone hacking allegations no later than 2:00 p.m. Tuesday.

 BENJAMIN NETANYAHU seen at Jerusalem District Court during his trial.

Netanyahu and the plea bargain that wasn’t - opinion

Netanyahu necessarily calculates differently from others.

 OPPOSITION LEADER MK Benjamin Netanyahu has an animated conversation in the Knesset plenum last month.