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.
Netanyahu defense asks court to summon former A-G Avichai Mandelblit to testify before election
Netanyahu lawyer likens trial to Eichmann's as judges reiterate Case 4000 bribery concerns
Haredi protests and Netanyahu trial cause tension in Israel
Netanyahu pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials
That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.
Netanyahu’s press conference: A tactless defense of his trial allegations - opinion
What Netanyahu said at a press conference last Thursday regarding his trial was a faux pas – a tactless act that violates etiquette.
Why is Trump pressuring Herzog to pardon Netanyahu now? - opinion
Trump also accused Herzog of delaying the decision for months, and said the issue had been discussed between the two leaders for nearly a year.
Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated
Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu used his governmental authority to promote policies worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq, while Elovitch pressured Walla to shape coverage of the PM.
Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors press PM on Bezeq-yes merger, alleged witness signaling in Case 4000
Netanyahu faces bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges in Case 4000, accused of advancing Bezeq merger steps that benefited the company while receiving favorable Walla coverage.
Herzog at Davos: Netanyahu trial has negative effect on Israeli society, a solution is needed
President Isaac Herzog said in Davos that any decision on a potential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be made independently, according to Israeli law and his conscience.
Netanyahu dismisses ‘Walla’ coverage claims as sarcastic banter in continued cross-examination
The hearing, part of the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust case centered on the Bezeq-Walla affair, focused largely on Netanyahu’s relationship with former owners of the Walla news site.
Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s account of Bezeq-Walla contacts
Netanyahu has repeatedly portrayed Walla as “hostile,” particularly in the run-up to the 2015 election, pushing back against the notion that the site was unusually accommodating to his interests.
How will revoking fraud, breach of trust offenses change Netanyahu's trial? - explainer
"This law is highly problematic and will not achieve its intended results," said Professor Barak Medina of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Case 4000: Netanyahu testimony cut short after sealed envelope as prosecution presses on media ties
Monday marked Netanyahu’s 70th day of testimony in his ongoing corruption trial and his latest appearance under cross-examination in Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair.
