James Packer

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

Israel's opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu is seen gesturing at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.

Netanyahu trial: Tycoon house manager hated then-Israeli PM family

A court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 23, 2022.

Netanyahu trial – Champagne, cigar sellers testify in Case 1000


Netanyahu trial witness: Billionaire threw her phone into pool over crime probe

Hadas Klein said billionaire tycoon James Packer was nervous about criminal probes into Netanyahu.

 Hadas Klein, aide to Arnon Milchan, arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 5, 2022.

Bibi’s tycoon ally threatens to use Mossad connections for business

James Packer is also part of PM’s trial

Australian billionaire James Packer attends a news conference in Macau, China, October 27, 2015.

Australian billionaire, witness in Netanyahu case, quits own company

James Packer, named witness in a bribery investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, quit the board of his private company on Monday.

Australian gambling tycoon James Packer looks on during day two of the Commonwealth Business Forum in Colombo November 13, 2013

James Packer from Netanyahu probe quits casino board, cites mental illness

He told The Australian newspaper in October "it has been a tumultuous four or five years for me".

Australian gambling tycoon James Packer looks on during day two of the Commonwealth Business Forum in Colombo November 13, 2013

WATCH: Protesters rally in front of Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem

The Israel Police said it found enough evidence to indict the prime minister with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges.

Demonstration against Netanyahu outside the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem

Billionaire’s testimony strengthens suspicion of Netanyahu, reports say

Netanyahu is expected to be questioned for the seventh time in the next 10 days.

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu

Why Mariah Carey is being grilled about an Israeli corruption scandal

Why is this trip different from all other trips?

Mariah Carey