New materials revealed in Netanyahu probe, but few developments foreseen
New recordings revealed in Case 2000 may have few repercussions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem.(photo credit: REUTERS)ByTAMARA ZIEVEUpdated: New materials in Case 2000 are not expected to result in any dramatic developments concerning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to information provided by a senior law-enforcement official to Kan radio on Thursday.Nir Hefetz, a state witness in another probe against Netanyahu and former spokesman for the Netanyahu family, revealed Wednesday new recordings in Case 2000, which will result in a fresh round of questioning of Netanyahu, as well as MK Eitan Cabel, after problems of reliability were found in the version of events the latter gave when summoned to testify as part of the corruption investigation.In 2014, Cabel initiated the “Israel Hayom bill” that would have outlawed the distribution of free newspapers, including the pro-Netanyahu newspaper Israel Hayom. Case 2000 probes an alleged arrangement between Netanyahu and Yediot Ahronot publisher Arnon Mozes to weaken Israel Hayom in exchange for better coverage of him in Yediot Ahronot.A few weeks ago, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit approved the reopening of Case 2000 following the information received from Hefetz.The new materials provided by Hefetz include recordings of Sara and Yair Netanyahu, Kan reported.About three weeks ago, Kan reported that the State Prosecutor’s Office had begun completing investigations into cases 1000 and 2000, including summoning witnesses, following an official request by the State Attorney’s Office. This was due to information received from various state witnesses.Case 1000 relates to gifts given by billionaires Arnon Milchan and James Packer to Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu, including expensive cigars, champagne and other gifts worth a total of some NIS 1 million over several years.The prime minister had admitted to having received those gifts and that he undertook various acts to assist Milchan in various business and personal areas, but he denies any connection between the gifts and the assistance he gave Milchan.See more onArnon Milchan|case 2000RECOMMENDED STORIESHow is Iran still launching missiles at Israel despite Israeli airstrikes?JUNE 16, 2025IDF pummels Tehran with heavy fire, 50 Israeli fighter jets take part in attacksJUNE 15, 2025A volcano ready to blow: Middle East erupts with Israeli strikes on IranJUNE 15, 2025Starlink operating in Iran, Elon Musk says, as Islamic regime shuts internet downJUNE 14, 2025Hot OpinionNow is the time for a unity government to provide clarity within the chaosByJPOST EDITORIALAs Iran vows our destruction, Israel unitesByYAIR LAPIDFive takeaways from the bomb shelter: Reflections on the Israel-Iran WarByDAVID BRINNIsrael strikes Iran: Strategic success or start of an uncertain future?BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF