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


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

Netanyahu submits new request to limit testimony, court rules will not be broadcast live

Netanyahu, in his request, added that he has a "busy schedule" due to security meetings and contact with officials abroad.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address Israel on the progress of the war and the reasons for a ceasefire, November 26, 2024.

Court agrees to delay Netanyahu trial testimony to Dec. 10

The ruling came in response to a request by the prime minister’s attorneys to delay the testimony by 15 days.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Memorial Ceremony for people who were murdered during the October 7th Massacre, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, October 28, 2024.

Netanyahu to testify in public corruption trials from December

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify after he had initially asked to push off his testimony due to the Gaza war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District Court in Jerusalem after the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan's in his trial, on July 6, 2023

Justice Minister Levin testifies in Netanyahu's Case 2000

When asked to confirm that the prime minister opposed the Yisrael Hayom bill, Levin responded, “He gave me an unequivocal instruction not to promote the law."

 Justice Minister Yariv Levin against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 21, 2024

Former Netanyahu rival Tzipi Livni testifies in prime minister's Case 2000

"As far as I was aware, Netanyahu was against the proposal of this law, and I assumed that he would propose an appeal even if it did pass."

Tzipi Livni takes the podium at a press conference announcing her resignation from politics, February 18th, 2019

Ari Harow, top Netanyahu aide, convicted in plea deal

Harow stressed that his time serving under Netanyahu was perceived by him as an act of Zionism. 

 State Witness Ari Harow arrives to testify in the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 24, 2023

Netanyahu trials: Milchan improved PM's image in Israeli media

Netanyahu is accused of having engaged in fraud and breach of trust for meeting with Mozes about advancing legislation to cripple his news competitor in exchange for positive coverage.

 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.

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.

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