Arnon Milchan

Netanyahu defends relationship with Milchan during final phase of testimony

Netanyahu returned to court on Tuesday, arguing that his relationship with Arnon Milchan was based on genuine friendship rather than personal benefit.

Netanyahu and Milchan
The testimony hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial opened on Wednesday, the 17th of the cross-examination section.

Prosecution: Cross-examination questioning in Case 1000 set to conclude on Monday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025.

Netanyahu disputes luxury gift claims, insists they were from personal friendship

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: Tensions rise on testimony schedule expansion


Netanyahu’s trial hearing shortened due to ‘security developments’

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial was abruptly halted in Jerusalem as Hamas sent more hostage remains to Israel, prompting a high-level security meeting.

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, October 28, 2025.

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: 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 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.

After weeks’ hiatus, Netanyahu trial resumes in tense hearing

The hearings resumed on Monday after a nearly month-long hiatus, due to the strikes in Iran and the prime minister's diplomatic trip to the United States.

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

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.

Netanyahu Case 1000 testimony: I did not demand cigars, champagne from Milchan

The hearings will focus on Case 1000, the "Illegal Gifts" affair.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court hearing for trial testimony, April 28, 2025.

Netanyahu: I thought Milchan security expose was a ‘disaster’

Netanyahu was concerned for Israel's security after billionaire Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan confirmed that he worked to negotiate arms deals on behalf of Israel in 2013.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, April 9, 2025.

Netanyahu on Case 1000: There was no ‘supply line’ for cigars, champagne

The hearing took place the same day that Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar submitted an affidavit against the government’s attempt to fire him. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court on day 23 of his trial testimony in Tel Aviv, April 21, 2025.