Case 4000

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.

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.
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

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

Opposition urges probe into Netanyahu role in appointing trial witness

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

Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated


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.

Three former Netanyahu aides indicted for witness harassment

The three were indicted for reportedly harassing Shlomo (Momo) Filber, the state's witness in the trial cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

State Attorney Amit Aisman

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.

Netanyahu trial: No changes to charges after dispute about indictment framing

The court ruled on challenges first made by the defense at a December 18 Netanyahu testimony hearing.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court, 12 December 2024

Netanyahu on trial: Prosecution trying to criminalize contact between politicians and journalists

Netanyahu contended that in their quest to find wrongdoing, the prosecution was criminalizing communication between politicians and journalists.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court, as part of his testimony in his trial, December 24, 2024