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.

Yashar head Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2026
Yair Netanyahu, the prime minister's son, is surrounded by his father's supporters at Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv, in 2020.

Netanyahu may reserve a Likud spot for son Yair, former prime minister's spox. Hefetz predicts

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

Prosecution presses Netanyahu on Nir Hefetz ties as cross-examination in Case 4000 intensifies

(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu, spokesman Yonatan Urich and former aide Eli Feldstein (illustrative)

The man who knows everything about Netanyahu: If Urich falls, everything collapses - analysis


Ohana: Comptroller should probe entire law enforcement system tomorrow

Going beyond Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vague call on Thursday night to “investigate the investigators,” Ohana made a concrete proposal

Justice Minister Amir Ohana speaks at the Israeli Bar Association on June 10, 2019

Nir Hefetz to Minister Ohana: Apologize for your words - or I'll sue you

The state witness sent a threatening letter if he did not apologize for his remarks at the Knesset plenum, which he violated a prohibition order, he would sue.

Nir Hefetz, a former associate of Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu and state witness in Case 4000

Nir Hefetz: Court ‘can just kill me’ if it’s neutralizing gag order

Significant details were already revealed last week regarding a third party who the police used to pressure Hefetz, a former Netanyahu family media adviser, to turn state’s witness in February 2018.

Nir Hefetz, a former associate of Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu and state witness in Case 4000

Attorney threatens to 'sue whoever caused the leak' in Case 4000

Attorney Shulamit Eshbol, who represents an anonymous person associated with Nir Hefetz, referred to the case on KAN Bet and said that her network was considering suing those involved.

Former Netanyahu aide Nir Hefetz

Bezeq owner understood his influence over Netanyahu, recordings reveal

More recordings related to case 4000 allegedly reveal that Bezeq owner understood his influence over the PM, and was even proud of the help he gave him during the 2015 elections

Shaul Elovitch, owner of the Bezeq telecommunications company.

Defending Israel’s justice minister Amir Ohana

His detractors have attempted to discredit him in a host of ways, particularly by insinuating that he has no special skills beyond being Bibi’s pet and sycophant.

Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 2019.

Hefetz to request A-G criminally probe Ohana for violating gag order

Minister claims Mandelblit decision not to probe leaks violates High Court decision

Justice Minister Amir Ohana, 2019.