Case 4000

A-G has not begun reviewing Netanyahu pardon request, Justice Ministry says

Clarification follows Channel 13's report claiming an advisory opinion is imminent.

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Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Netanyahu trial hearings canceled this week following death of presiding judge’s mother

According to the statement, the mother of Judge Oded Shaham passed away, and all of his hearings have been canceled through Sunday in accordance with customary bereavement leave.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 5, 2026

Netanyahu trial: PM denies ‘directive meeting’ with Filber in Case 4000 cross-examination

Monday’s hearing focused on Netanyahu’s relationship with Shlomo Filber, whom he appointed as director-general of the Communications Ministry in June 2015.

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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, September 16, 2025.

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.

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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.

Ninth day of Netanyahu corruption trial testimony ends

Netanyahu said he wanted to diversify media, not control it • Netanyahu alleges Walla's Elovitch didn't help him when needed

FEBRUARY 12, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, February 12, 2025.