Netanyahu Trial

Herzog's stance on Netanyahu's pardon raises possibility of compromise if election ends in deadlock

The president says his considerations on Netanyahu’s pardon request are "solely substantive," as unity government and rotation scenarios resurface amid coalition uncertainty.

President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak at an event at the President's residence in Jerusalem, May 1, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, visit a restaurant in the northern Israeli city of Safed, September 9, 2026.

Netanyahu defense asks court to summon former A-G Avichai Mandelblit to testify before election

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 29, 2026.

Netanyahu lawyer likens trial to Eichmann's as judges reiterate Case 4000 bribery concerns

HAREDI MEN protest against the jailing of yeshiva students who failed to comply with an IDF draft order, in May 2026.

Haredi protests and Netanyahu trial cause tension in Israel


‘I wasn’t a dog that answers to whistles,’ Netanyahu says at trial

Netanyahu testified that his friendships with billionaires Milchan and Packer were personal, denying any political favors despite evidence of gifts and contact.

 Benjamin Netanyahu at a previous hearing in his trial; illustrative.

Netanyahu puppeteering government's collapse to avoid cross-examination in trial - report

Sources within ultra-Orthodox parties told Kan News that Netanyahu is attempting to puppeteer the government's collapse to delay his cross-examination as part of his trial.

 A plenum session and a vote on reviving the Ultra Orthodox enlistment bill at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on June 11, 2024.

Netanyahu in cross-examination: I was ‘political carcass’ from 1999 to 2002

The prosecution’s questioning, led by attorney Yehonatan Tadmor, focused on the depth and extent of Netanyahu’s friendship with Arnon Milchan.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at day 37 of his criminal corruption trial, June 4, 2025.

How will Netanyahu's dramatic cross-examination affect his criminal trials? - analysis

The prosecution is proceeding very conservatively to score any points it can on Netanyahu, concerned that otherwise he could outfox them on the witness stand.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2025.

Netanyahu's cross-examination: Will the prime minister's trial tear him down?

The prosecution’s chance to try to tear down Netanyahu’s narrative at trial is the moment the PM has dreaded since 2016.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the courtroom, May 19

Netanyahu criminal trial: Mozes’ defense wraps up, cross-examination set to begin next week

Netanyahu's criminal trial wrapped on Wednesday, paving the way for the prosecution's cross-examination next week, which could be a major turning point in is image and legacy.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for the 33rd day of his corruption trial hearing at the Tel Aviv District Courthouse, May 20, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Questioning by Elovich lawyer ends, Mozes’ attorney up next week

Netanyahu reiterated on Tuesday that he viewed Walla as a left-wing, hostile news outlet.

 The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Netanyahu: I had no knowledge of inner editorial workings in Walla

Prime Minister Netanyahu denied seeking favorable coverage from Walla and claimed the site's reporting on politicians was inconsistent overall.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 02 April 2025.

Netanyahu trial hearing halts for Witkoff discussion

At the start of the hearing, Netanyahu’s defense team asked to hold a long recess at 12 p.m. to make time for the conversation with Witkoff. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Tel Aviv District Court as part of his trial, May 6, 2025

Netanyahu trial testimony ends early due to diplomatic developments

At the start of the hearing, lead defense attorney Amit Hadad requested that, due to the weighty diplomatic happenings, the hearing be cut short.

 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, May 12, 2025