Case 4000

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

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.

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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 hearing, part of the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust case centered on the Bezeq-Walla affair, focused largely on Netanyahu’s relationship with former owners of the Walla news site.

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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, October 28, 2025.

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s account of Bezeq-Walla contacts

Netanyahu has repeatedly portrayed Walla as “hostile,” particularly in the run-up to the 2015 election, pushing back against the notion that the site was unusually accommodating to his interests.

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

MAY 27, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.

MAY 20, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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

MAY 20, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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

MAY 19, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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

MAY 7, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv courthouse for Case 2000 hearings, May 7, 2025.

Netanyahu tesimony ends in Tel Aviv

MAY 6, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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

APRIL 29, 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, April 29, 2025.

Netanyahu testimony ends two hours early after PM says he doesn't feel well

APRIL 23, 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, April 23, 2025.

Netanyahu hearing ends early due to security reasons

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

Netanyahu at trial: No substantial evidence, case was a 'witch hunt' to remove him

Case 1000 hearings begin: Leaks of interrogations into key figures were intentional, says PM.

APRIL 9, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN
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.