Arnon Milchan

Netanyahu trial resumes as defense phase moves beyond prime minister

Sunday’s hearing focused primarily on organizing the witness schedule and determining which defense witnesses will be called, rather than hearing new evidence.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

A man takes a selfie with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026.

Netanyahu defends relationship with Milchan during final phase of testimony

Netanyahu returned to court on Tuesday, arguing that his relationship with Arnon Milchan was based on genuine friendship rather than personal benefit.

JUNE 23, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

The testimony hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial opened on Wednesday, the 17th of the cross-examination section.

Prosecution: Cross-examination questioning in Case 1000 set to conclude on Monday

PM Netanyahu confirmed in court that he was aware of and approved gifts from Arnon Milchan, as testimony continues in Case 1000.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

Netanyahu disputes luxury gift claims, insists they were from personal friendship

'You are trying to present this as if I received a truckload of cigars,' Netanyahu said in response to the prosecution’s questions. 'I received a trickle - it’s nothing.'

NOVEMBER 11, 2025|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu trial witness: Billionaire threw her phone into pool over crime probe

Hadas Klein said billionaire tycoon James Packer was nervous about criminal probes into Netanyahu.

JULY 12, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Hadas Klein, aide to Arnon Milchan, arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 5, 2022.

Hadas Klein and the price of telling the truth

As a result of her testimony against Netanyahu, Klein is currently contending with threats to her life.

JULY 10, 2022BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

Sara Netanyahu crossed lines and tried to get me to withdraw testimony - Witness

Hadas Klein, an aide to tycoon Arnon Milchan, testifies Tuesday in Case 1,000 – the breach of trust charge against the former prime minister.

JULY 5, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Leaks from Milchan testimony against Netanyahus: I felt disgusted

Investigators found that the Netanyahu couple and their benefactor, Milchan, used code names.

JUNE 7, 2019ByMAARIV ONLINE

Netanyahu denies probe accusations, says 'Case 4000 never happened'

A statement released on behalf of Netanyahu said that "nothing new was presented to the prime minister today."

JULY 10, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE

Benjamin Netanyahu gestures with his hand during a cabinet meeting

Netanyahu to be questioned for 10th time on June 12

This comes after state witness Nir Hefetz, former spokesman for the Netanyahu family, provided new information in Case 4000, also known as the "Bezeq Affair."

MAY 26, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE