Case 4000
Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature
Netanyahu's defense challenged the signature on his indictment, arguing it was copied from an earlier document, while Mandelblit insisted he had authorized the charges.
Did police overstep? Mandelblit pressed on limits of Netanyahu investigation in Case 2000
Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions
Mandelblit resumes testimony as Netanyahu defense presses on investigation approvals
Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness
The exchanges at the Jerusalem District Court focused on how closely Mandelblit supervised the early inquiries into Netanyahu and whether investigators stayed within the limits he set.
Mandelblit says he suspected leaks aimed at pressuring him over Netanyahu investigations
Mandelblit, who approved the indictment against Netanyahu, was called to testify by the defense. His questioning has focused on the authorizations he gave investigators.
Mandelblit says Case 2000 prompted by recordings of Netanyahu conversations with Arnon Mozes
Mandelblit said he remembered approving questioning of Netanyahu as a suspect, but could not recall whether he explicitly approved mentioning bribery in the formal warning given to him in Case 4000.
Mandelblit says he would be surprised if prosecutors hid evidence in Netanyahu trial
Mandelblit said he would be surprised if the prosecution in Netanyahu's trial had deliberately hidden anything from him.
Former A-G Mandelblit says he wanted key actions reviewed, but not every police step
“There were things I did not approve, including serious things,” Mandelblit told the Jerusalem District Court.
European Parliament to screen 'The Bibi Files' ahead of Israel's 2026 Knesset election
The Bibi Files is based on footage from Netanyahu's police interrogations, which were leaked to film director Alex Gibney in 2023. The materials require court approval for release in Israel.
High Court cancels Second Authority appointments over Netanyahu conflict of interest
Justices unanimously voided three appointments; a 2-1 majority ordered the rest of the proposed council to undergo renewed vetting.
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.
Netanyahu, Elovitch lawyers press A-G to decide whether to drop Case 4000 bribery charge
Netanyahu and the Elovitches asked the attorney-general to clarify whether prosecutors will drop the Case 4000 bribery charge, saying the uncertainty is hindering the defense's preparations.
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.
