Nir Hefetz
Netanyahu in 'panic' over possibility of Eisenkot becoming prime minister, former aide says
Former Netanyahu adviser Nir Hefetz claimed that panic is a major factor in the PM's's decision-making and that he could be more willing to compromise as Eisenkot advances toward forming a coalition.
Netanyahu may reserve a Likud spot for son Yair, former prime minister's spox. Hefetz predicts
Prosecution presses Netanyahu on Nir Hefetz ties as cross-examination in Case 4000 intensifies
The man who knows everything about Netanyahu: If Urich falls, everything collapses - analysis
Unpacking Hefetz’s many contradictions - analysis
Hefetz was coerced by police into being a state witness by threats to expose a third-party romance who was not his wife.
Netanyahu unfit for PM duty since 2017, says key trial witness
Prosecution star witness Nir Hefetz testified that Netanyahu has been unfit to make security decisions for Israel since September 2017.
Did Israeli police interrogating Nir Hefetz cross the line? - analysis
Hefetz’s testimony was chilling not because of anything it revealed about Netanyahu, but rather because of what it revealed about the tactics used to get Hefetz to turn state’s evidence.
Hefetz: Police threatened to destroy my family
Nir Hefetz had served as a top aide to Netanyahu for years until 2017 but was flipped by the police into being their key witness.
Police interrogation ‘draconian, horrific, monstrous’ - Hefetz
Netanyahu trial star witness cross-examined after prosecution fails to expel press.
Case 2000: Hefetz testifies on drama of turning on Netanyahu
At this point, Hefetz had his lawyers convey messages back and forth between him and his family who he said were split about what he should do – with some opposing his cutting a deal to this day.
Netanyahu sat next to me while we edited his Walla interview - Hefetz
Hefetz has been testifying daily since Monday and is considered a crucial witness for the prosecution because of his deep closeness to Netanyahu.
Letters to the editor November 24, 2021: Betrayal of confidence
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Grapevine November 24, 2021: Saying 'no' to violence against women
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Why Hefetz flop matters - analysis
In order to convict Netanyahu, the state prosecution needs to prove that he had a criminal mental state to perpetrate media bribery and need to get the ex-PM himself on the witness stand.
