Arnon Milchan

Netanyahu trial: Tensions rise on testimony schedule expansion

Netanyahu is being charged with fraud and breach of trust in a conflict-of-interest case involving close confidant Arnon Milchan,

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.
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, October 28, 2025.

Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel's economy at a press conference, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu insists no regulatory acts were committed on Milchan’s behalf, no exceptional treatment

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, September 10, 2025

Netanyahu: Remove breach-of-trust clause, no special treatment for Milchan


Netanyahu trial: Testimony hearing opens to public after starting behind closed doors

Due to security concerns with information surrounding this issue going on the public record, a representative from the Defense Ministry asked that the hearing be switched to a closed-door setting.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Tel Aviv District Court for his criminal trial proceedings, July 14, 2025.

Netanyahu hearing ends, hearing still out for testimony schedule change

Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed after summer recess, with judges expanding testimony to four days a week as Israel battles in Gaza City.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

After weeks’ hiatus, Netanyahu trial resumes in tense hearing

The hearings resumed on Monday after a nearly month-long hiatus, due to the strikes in Iran and the prime minister's diplomatic trip to the United States.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Tel Aviv District Court for his criminal trial proceedings, July 14, 2025.

Netanyahu in cross-examination: I was ‘political carcass’ from 1999 to 2002

The prosecution’s questioning, led by attorney Yehonatan Tadmor, focused on the depth and extent of Netanyahu’s friendship with Arnon Milchan.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at day 37 of his criminal corruption trial, June 4, 2025.

Netanyahu Case 1000 testimony: I did not demand cigars, champagne from Milchan

The hearings will focus on Case 1000, the "Illegal Gifts" affair.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court hearing for trial testimony, April 28, 2025.

Netanyahu: I thought Milchan security expose was a ‘disaster’

Netanyahu was concerned for Israel's security after billionaire Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan confirmed that he worked to negotiate arms deals on behalf of Israel in 2013.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, April 9, 2025.

Netanyahu on Case 1000: There was no ‘supply line’ for cigars, champagne

The hearing took place the same day that Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar submitted an affidavit against the government’s attempt to fire him. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court on day 23 of his trial testimony in Tel Aviv, April 21, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan and Klein give two conflicting testimonies

Two realities of the relationship between Milchan and Netanyahu were created by Klein and Milchan, the judges will need to decide which one they ascribe to.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District Court in Jerusalem to as he arrives to listen to the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan's on the first day of his testimony for Netanyahu's Case 1000 corruption trial on June 25, 2023.

Man arrested after threatening Netanyahu trial witness Hadas Klein

The suspect is set to have a hearing before the Rishon Lezion peace court on Sunday. 

Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2022.

Key witness in Netanyahu trial Hadas Klein threatened over testimony

Klein was the assistant of Milchan at the time of the alleged bribery, she was the conduit through which "gifts" were given to the Prime Minister.

Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2022.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan accused of contradictions as testimony ends

Milchan's lawyers argue that it was pressure put on him by police that led to the discrepancies in his testimony.

 Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, arrives at The Old Ship Hotel to provide testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, in Brighton, Britain June 25, 2023.