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


After signficant opposition: Court holds closed-door session held at Netanyahu trial

Court rules Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony will not extend beyond 14 additional hearings

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv court ahead of his testimony. February 24, 2025.

Netanyahu at trial: Investigators distorted testimonies, blackmailed witnesses

 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, February 19, 2025.

Netanyahu's Tuesday testimony canceled following closed deliberation

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court, February 17, 2025.

Netanyahu at trial: Political persecution guiding double standards on politician-media relations

While preparing for the trial, Netanyahu noted his belief that he is seen as "an enemy of the people" based on claims by Walla.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, February 7, 2025.

Ninth day of Netanyahu corruption trial testimony ends

Netanyahu said he wanted to diversify media, not control it • Netanyahu alleges Walla's Elovitch didn't help him when needed

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, February 12, 2025.

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.

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

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.