Case 2000

Netanyahu defense challenges Mandelblit over police questioning of key state witness

The exchanges at the Jerusalem District Court focused on how closely Mandelblit supervised the early inquiries into Netanyahu and whether investigators stayed within the limits he set.

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Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.
Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 20, 2026.

Mandelblit says Case 2000 prompted by recordings of Netanyahu conversations with Arnon Mozes

Mandelblit said he remembered approving questioning of Netanyahu as a suspect, but could not recall whether he explicitly approved mentioning bribery in the formal warning given to him in Case 4000.

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Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, October 12, 2026.

Mandelblit says he would be surprised if prosecutors hid evidence in Netanyahu trial

Mandelblit said he would be surprised if the prosecution in Netanyahu's trial had deliberately hidden anything from him.

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Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit seen at the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday.

Former A-G Mandelblit says he wanted key actions reviewed, but not every police step

“There were things I did not approve, including serious things,” Mandelblit told the Jerusalem District Court.

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'You're killing the hostages,' families yell to Netanyahu at corruption trial

Tensions escalate in Netanyahu's corruption trial as hostage families clash with supporters over hostage crisis policies.

MARCH 24, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR, SARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen over a wall of hostage posters in an illustrative.

Netanyahu testimony ends early for medical reasons

MARCH 24, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR, SARAH BEN-NUN
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court. March 24, 2025.

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony ends early on Monday

MARCH 17, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court. March 17, 2025.

Netanyahu slams fists on trial stand, says life upturned by lies and indictment

MARCH 12, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
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, March 10, 2025.

Netanyahu testimony concludes, to resume on Wednesday

MARCH 10, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court, March 10, 2025.

Netanyahu testimony comes to an end, set to resume monday

FEBRUARY 26, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv court ahead of his testimony. February 26, 2025.

After signficant opposition: Court holds closed-door session held at Netanyahu trial

Court rules Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony will not extend beyond 14 additional hearings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv court ahead of his testimony. February 24, 2025.

Netanyahu at trial: Investigators distorted testimonies, blackmailed witnesses

FEBRUARY 19, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
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, February 19, 2025.

Netanyahu's Tuesday testimony canceled following closed deliberation

FEBRUARY 17, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court, February 17, 2025.

Netanyahu at trial: Political persecution guiding double standards on politician-media relations

While preparing for the trial, Netanyahu noted his belief that he is seen as "an enemy of the people" based on claims by Walla.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, February 7, 2025.