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


Netanyahu insists no regulatory acts were committed on Milchan’s behalf, no exceptional treatment

Netanyahu faced tense questioning and public outbursts as he rejected claims of special treatment for Arnon Milchan.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Israel's economy at a press conference, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu's participation in Wednesday hearing ends, different witness to appear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court for his corrpution trial hearing, September 17, 2025.

Netanyahu: Remove breach-of-trust clause, no special treatment for Milchan

PM stands on difference between advise, regulatory, and administrative actions.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, September 10, 2025

Netanyahu's criminal trial to switch to four days a week, judges rule

The framework switch will begin in November, the judges ruled after appeals by the defense attorneys of Netanyahu and other defendants in the cases.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, September 10, 2025

Netanyahu trial: Testimony hearing opens to public after starting behind closed doors

Due to security concerns with information surrounding this issue going on the public record, a representative from the Defense Ministry asked that the hearing be switched to a closed-door setting.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Tel Aviv District Court for his criminal trial proceedings, July 14, 2025.

Netanyahu hearing ends, hearing still out for testimony schedule change

Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed after summer recess, with judges expanding testimony to four days a week as Israel battles in Gaza City.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

Netanyahu trial resumes after court recess, amid Gaza takeover advancement plans

The hearing began in a closed-door setting due to the sensitivity of the materials discussed. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem on August 11, 2025.

Netanyahu trial hearing postponed due to Monday terror attack, will resume Tuesday

Netanyahu's attorneys updated that due to extenuating circumstances, he will testify on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Prosecution opposes Netanyahu's attorney's request to consult with PM during cross-examination

September 8 is the day hearings in the prime minister’s criminal trial are set to resume, after courts broke for the summer recess.

 Attorney Amit Hadad arrives for a court hearing of Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Netanyahu trial to extend to four days a week, from November

Netanyahu will testify three days of the week, while on the fourth, the court will hear testimonies from other witnesses brought forward by the defense.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 27, 2025.