Bezeq

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors press PM on Elovich ties, conflict-of-interest deals in Case 4000

Case 4000 centers on allegations that Netanyahu, while serving as prime minister and communications minister, advanced regulatory benefits worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025
Activists demonstrate in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the District Court in Tel Aviv, during his trial, January 20, 2026

Netanyahu dismisses ‘Walla’ coverage claims as sarcastic banter in continued cross-examination

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

Netanyahu clashes with prosecutors over ‘Walla responsiveness,’ says site was ‘hostile’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed by prosecution on Case 4000. Jerusalem, January 5

Netanyahu trial: PM rejects claims of family influence in Case 4000


Netanyahu: The A-G seems to have succumbed to pressure from the Left

Netanyahu continued to explain the consequences this type of indictment could have on the future of the State, claiming that such a decision before an election could help the Left rise to power.

Benjamin Netanyahu addressing Avichai Mandelblit's formal announcement to move tho indict NEtanyahu or not before the April 9, 2019 elections.

Netanyahu to Mandelblit: I’m not threatening you

The law allows a prime minister to remain in office under indictment, until he is convicted and all avenues of appeal are exhausted.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and  Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit

A step closer to the decision that may change Israeli politics as we know it

So it’s entirely possible that the latest recommendations have little political impact in the short term.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected of dictating content of Walla News

Also known as the Bezeq-Walla Affair, Case 4000 involves allegations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered preferential treatment for Bezeq in exchange for positive media coverage by the Walla media outlet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu stand next to the dedication plaque of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, after the dedication ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018.

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected of dictating content of Walla News

Also known as the Bezeq-Walla Affair, Case 4000 involves allegations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered preferential treatment for Bezeq in exchange for positive media coverage by the Walla media outlet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu stand next to the dedication plaque of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, after the dedication ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018.

Report: Sara Netanyahu suspected of dictating content of Walla News

Also known as the Bezeq-Walla Affair, Case 4000 involves allegations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered preferential treatment for Bezeq in exchange for positive media coverage by the Walla media outlet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu stand next to the dedication plaque of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, after the dedication ceremony of the new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018.

Netanyahu to be grilled in 'Bezeq affair' on Friday for the last time

Netanyahu has repeatedly denied the accusations in the case.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting July 29, 2018

Chief Justice: No more judge-prosecutor meetings

He also said the judicial branch must look deeper into the general issue of problematic contacts between judges and government lawyers in the context of detention hearings.

Esther Hayut

Analysis: Why Bezeq owner’s changing story hurts Netanyahu

Yeshua had given meticulous detail about Elovitch intervening about specific wording in specific headlines in favor of the prime minister.

Shaul Elovitch, owner of the Bezeq telecommunications company.

Report: Elovitch told police ‘I couldn’t ignore Sara Netanyahu’s requests’

Prime Minister questioned over Case 4000.

Shaul Elovitch, owner of the Bezeq telecommunications company.