Case 1000

As his testimony ends, Netanyahu's credibility remains at the heart of his case - analysis

The immediate next stages are remaining defense evidence, summaries, and then judgment, with the judges having three versions of the same broader story.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, June 15, 2026.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Jewish News Syndicate conference in Jerusalem, on June 21, 2026.

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

Netanyahu and Milchan

Netanyahu defends relationship with Milchan during final phase of testimony

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

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


Prosecution: Witness testimony concurrent to Netanyahu will contaminate process

The judges had acknowledged that conventionally witness testimonies do not overlap, but the need for efficiency and the practical problems of the case overshadowed the standard.

 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 26, 2024.

Netanyahu testimony comes to an end, set to resume monday

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv court ahead of his testimony. February 26, 2025.

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.

A-G, State Attorney order investigation into Sara Netanyahu over obstruction of justice

The A-G instructed Police Investigations Unit Lahav 433 to open an investigation without naming Sara Netanyahu or other people involved.

(L-R) Sara Netanyahu and A-G Gali Baharav-Miara seen in front of the Lahav 433 headquarters

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