Case 4000

Netanyahu trial resumes next week: What to watch as cross-examination returns - explainer

The trial remains deep in the testimony phase in Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000, with Case 4000 emerging as one of the defining legal and political sagas of Netanyahu’s era.

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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 pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials

That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.

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Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 23, 2026.

Netanyahu violated Second Authority appointment conflict-of-interest arrangement, Deputy A-G says

Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.

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PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu giving a press conference, March 19, 2026.

Opposition urges probe into Netanyahu role in appointing trial witness

In a letter to the attorney-general, the two lawmakers argued that Netanyahu is barred from involvement in matters touching witnesses in his criminal trial.

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Judges approve request from Netanyahu defense team to cancel all trial hearings this week

Netanyahu is in Washington for a diplomatic visit, and the request is for other defense witnesses.

JULY 6, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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, May 12, 2025.

Netanyahu criminal trial: Judges approve cancelation of testimonies next week due to US trip

Netanyahu is scheduled to fly out on Sunday, and return either on Thursday or Friday.

JULY 2, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Now that the existential Iranian threat is over, it's time for Netanyahu to resign – editorial

Israel has to move on, meaning that we must wrap up the war in Gaza, bring the hostages home, and allow Netanyahu to exit politics.

JUNE 29, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 21 April, 2025.

Grandfather of slain soldier yells at Netanyahu at defense trial in Tel Aviv

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Questioning by Elovich lawyer ends, Mozes’ attorney up next week

Netanyahu reiterated on Tuesday that he viewed Walla as a left-wing, hostile news outlet.

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

Netanyahu trial hearing day 33 ends an hour early in Tel Aviv District Court

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for the 33rd day of his corruption trial hearing at the Tel Aviv District Courthouse, May 20, 2025.

Netanyahu trial day 32: Trial ends at Tel Aviv courthouse

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives on day 32 of his corruption trial at the Tel Aviv Courthouse, May 19, 2025.

Netanyahu Case 2000 defense hearing opens in Tel Aviv

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv courthouse for Case 2000 hearings, May 7, 2025.

Netanyahu tesimony ends in Tel Aviv

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2025.

Netanyahu denies asking for cigars from Hadas Klein

MK Tally Gotliv clashes with judges; Bereaved father calls for Shin Bet head replacement

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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, April 29, 2025.