Bezeq

Netanyahu trial: Prosecutors press PM on Elovich ties, conflict-of-interest deals in Case 4000

Case 4000 centers on allegations that Netanyahu, while serving as prime minister and communications minister, advanced regulatory benefits worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025
Activists demonstrate in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the District Court in Tel Aviv, during his trial, January 20, 2026

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.

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The Walla logo seen next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Netanyahu clashes with prosecutors over ‘Walla responsiveness,’ says site was ‘hostile’

The hearing continued the prosecution’s cross-examination in the Bezeq-Walla affair, in which he is charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed by prosecution on Case 4000. Jerusalem, January 5

Netanyahu trial: PM rejects claims of family influence in Case 4000

The confrontation unfolded during the 68th day of Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial, as the prosecution advanced one of its central contentions in Case 4000, or the Bezeq-Walla affair. 

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Israel's largest companies issued massive recalls. That's concerning - editorial

This has to improve for the average citizen, for the government and for the companies that think they can keep getting away with it.

AUGUST 26, 2022ByJPOST EDITORIAL
A Tnuva truck enters the company's logistic centre in the southern town of Kiryat Malachi, Israel May 22, 2014.

How are Israeli phone companies doing? Second quarter reviews are out

The communications industry experienced positive results in the second quarter after years of losses. Here are the numbers.

AUGUST 16, 2022ByYEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV
bezeq 248.88

Breach of trust, fraud charges against former Bezek execs dropped

The indictment that attributed fraud and breach of trust to former Bezek and Yes executives, one of which is involved in Netanyahu's case 4000, has been dropped by court.

JULY 20, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli businessman, Shaul Elovitch arrives for a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 9, 2022.

Filber defends trying to exempt Bezeq from key hearing

Former top aide to ex-PM says motivation was policy, not bribery

MAY 3, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 23, 2022.

Netanyahu lawyers try to get Filber to undermine prosecution

Despite Filber’s help to the prosecution earlier in the case, Filber on Tuesday made many statements undermining the prosecution’s case.

APRIL 26, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Shlomo Filber, former director general of the Communications Ministry court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on April 26, 2022.

Will Filber back off from accusing Netanyahu of abusing power?

Former top Netanyahu aide Shlomo Filber has been one of the prosecution’s two main witnesses for Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla Affair.

APRIL 25, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Shlomo Filber testifying on 30/03/2022.

Filber: Netanyahu asked me if any laws were broken regarding Bezeq

Shlomo Filber said that Netanyahu questioned him about the legality of Bezeq dealings in order to create for himself an alibi.

APRIL 5, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Witness Shlomo Filber awaits questioning in the trial of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu yelled at me for not firing official blocking Bezeq wishes - Filber

'Why haven't you fired him!' ex-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly demanded of his former aide turned state's witness, Shlomo Filber.

MARCH 30, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Shlomo Filber testifying on 30/03/2022.

Prosecution tries to corner Filber into helping convict Netanyahu

Shlomo Filber Ex-top aide to the ex-PM Netanyahu tries to help both sides.

MARCH 28, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 23, 2022.

Netanyahu ordered me to do what Elovitch wanted - Filber

'These two big men were toying with me'

MARCH 23, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
A court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 23, 2022.