Netanyahu Trial

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.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara seen at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament, September 30, 2025

'Absolves Netanyahu of justice': A-G slams 'illegal' bill to freeze PM's criminal trial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a plenary session of the opening day of the winter session at the Knesset, on October 20, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Ministers urge Herzog to power against ‘society-splitting’ issue

US President Donald Trump in front of posters protesting for the release of the hostages (illustrative)

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages still alive, Portugal to recognize Palestinian state


‘Qatargate’: District Court accepts police appeal, Urich’s restrictive measures to extend

Travel, contact, and occupational bans will remain in place for Yonata Urich, a main suspect in the "Qatargate" investigation.

 Yonatan Urich (L) and Eli Feldstein (R) were detained as part of the "Qatargate" investigation, March 30, 2025.

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

Netanyahu faced tense questioning and public outbursts as he rejected claims of special treatment for Arnon Milchan.

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

Netanyahu's participation in Wednesday hearing ends, different witness to appear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court for his corrpution trial hearing, September 17, 2025.

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

PM stands on difference between advise, regulatory, and administrative actions.

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

Netanyahu's criminal trial to switch to four days a week, judges rule

The framework switch will begin in November, the judges ruled after appeals by the defense attorneys of Netanyahu and other defendants in the cases.

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

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.

Netanyahu trial resumes after court recess, amid Gaza takeover advancement plans

The hearing began in a closed-door setting due to the sensitivity of the materials discussed. 

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

Netanyahu trial hearing postponed due to Monday terror attack, will resume Tuesday

Netanyahu's attorneys updated that due to extenuating circumstances, he will testify on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Tel Aviv court for criminal trial, June 3, 2025.

Prosecution opposes Netanyahu's attorney's request to consult with PM during cross-examination

September 8 is the day hearings in the prime minister’s criminal trial are set to resume, after courts broke for the summer recess.

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Netanyahu trial to extend to four days a week, from November

Netanyahu will testify three days of the week, while on the fourth, the court will hear testimonies from other witnesses brought forward by the defense.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2025.