Case 4000
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 says Case 2000 prompted by recordings of Netanyahu conversations with Arnon Mozes
Mandelblit says he would be surprised if prosecutors hid evidence in Netanyahu trial
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.
Netanyahu lawyer likens trial to Eichmann's as judges reiterate Case 4000 bribery concerns
The panel, headed by Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham, ruled on Wednesday that proceedings would return to Jerusalem after Netanyahu completed his testimony.
Netanyahu to oppose expansion of criminal trial hearing days to five-days-a-week
The prime minister stepped off the witness stand last week, as the defense is due to present other witnesses.
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.
'Ten years of hell': Netanyahu finishes testifying after 98 hearings on bribery, fraud charges
Traveling between the courthouse, security briefings, and a frayed coalition, Netanyahu attended 98 testimonies to hear his defense against the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust
