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.

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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 returns to stand in Case 4000, clashes with prosecution over ties to Elovitch

The hearing formed part of the prosecution’s cross-examination in the cases in which Netanyahu is charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, January 27, 2026.

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors accuse PM of tailoring narrative on Elovich ties in Case 4000

“You say things according to the narrative you want to create,” Tirosh told Netanyahu, arguing that his courtroom testimony diverged from how the relationship was described in legal filings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the complete disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of the Gaza Strip with "no delay" at the Knesset, Jerusalem. January 26.

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Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors press PM on Elovich ties, conflict-of-interest deals in Case 4000

Case 4000 centers on allegations that Netanyahu, while serving as prime minister and communications minister, advanced regulatory benefits worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025

Netanyahu dismisses ‘Walla’ coverage claims as sarcastic banter in continued cross-examination

The hearing, part of the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust case centered on the Bezeq-Walla affair, focused largely on Netanyahu’s relationship with former owners of the Walla news site.

Activists demonstrate in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the District Court in Tel Aviv, during his trial, January 20, 2026

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s account of Bezeq-Walla contacts

Netanyahu has repeatedly portrayed Walla as “hostile,” particularly in the run-up to the 2015 election, pushing back against the notion that the site was unusually accommodating to his interests.

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 clashes with prosecutors over ‘Walla responsiveness,’ says site was ‘hostile’

The hearing continued the prosecution’s cross-examination in the Bezeq-Walla affair, in which he is charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

 The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Netanyahu trial: Focus in hearing turns to campaign messaging surrounding Case 4000

Cross-examination questioning resumed by prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh in Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair, considered the most serious of the three cases against the prime minister.

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.

Case 4000: Netanyahu testimony cut short after sealed envelope as prosecution presses on media ties

Monday marked Netanyahu’s 70th day of testimony in his ongoing corruption trial and his latest appearance under cross-examination in Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2026.

Netanyahu trial: PM rejects claims of family influence in Case 4000

The confrontation unfolded during the 68th day of Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial, as the prosecution advanced one of its central contentions in Case 4000, or the Bezeq-Walla affair. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed by prosecution on Case 4000. Jerusalem, January 5