Case 4000

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


'Ten years of hell': Netanyahu finishes testifying after 98 hearings on bribery, fraud charges

Traveling between the courthouse, security briefings, and a frayed coalition, Netanyahu attended 98 testimonies to hear his defense against the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on June 21, 2026.

Netanyahu says prosecutors ‘set a trap’ as defense begins final questioning

Netanyahu said prosecutors had caused him to give answers that could be portrayed as inconsistent, despite what he said was a clearer picture in the underlying testimony and records.

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

Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court

Netanyahu is charged in the case with fraud and breach of trust.

Activists protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government outside the District Court in Tel Aviv, where Netanyahu is testifying in his trial, on June 16, 2026.

Netanyahu’s cross-examination concludes after year-long testimony phase

Netanyahu’s cross-examination has ended after 94 hearings, marking a key stage in his long-running corruption trial as the court moves toward the final testimony phase.

 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.

KAN broadcast investigates pro-PM campaigns spreading fake news rhetoric around Netanyahu trial

KAN’s "Zman Emet" investigated how supporters and insiders allegedly pressured processes in Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, and discussed whether Herzog held secret meetings to pardon him.

 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, March 10, 2025.

Netanyahu's corruption trial continues amid pending delay requests

The cross-examination section of the trial is in its final stretch. The hearings come on the backdrop of the fragile developments with Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at a ceremony at Mount Herzl, for the Ethiopian Jews who died while making their way to Israel. May 14, 2026.

Netanyahu's cross-examination canceled for diplomatic, security reasons

The prosecution agreed to his request. The judges have yet to issue a decision; however, they are also expected to acquiesce.

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, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 cross-examination ends, prosecution advances to Case 2000

Netanyahu’s defense enters its final stretch, with Case 4000 concluding and prosecutors now tackling Case 2000 - allegations of bribery in Netanyahu’s dealings with Yediot Aharonot publisher, Mozes.

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 spars with prosecution over 2015 Walla interview, Election Day video, in trial hearing

According to the indictment, Netanyahu was involved in demands to delay the publication of an interview and to edit it before it was posted on the site.

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 cites security, diplomatic workload during Case 4000 testimony

The Jerusalem District Court panel hearing the case was first asked to reschedule Tuesday’s hearing after Netanyahu’s defense submitted sealed material to the court regarding his schedule.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a state memorial ceremony for victims of terror, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026,