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Netanyahu trial judges consider summoning A-G in dispute over investigation approvals

No final response has yet been presented, leaving open whether Baharav-Miara will be asked to participate in a future hearing.

NOVEMBER 5, 2026|ByWALLA

Attorney Amit Hadad, representing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for Netanyahu’s corruption trial, November 3, 2026.

Australian billionaire James Packer attends a news conference in Macau, China, October 27, 2015.

Australian billionaire James Packer paid firm defending Netanyahu in trial over $1.25m. - report

Packer declined to comment when approached by the Herald, which reported that he did not deny the payments. Hadad did not respond to the newspaper’s questions.

OCTOBER 26, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit walks into the courtroom at the Jerusalem District Court, October 25, 2026.

Mandelblit resumes testimony as Netanyahu defense presses on investigation approvals

Mandelblit, who authorized the investigations and later approved the indictment, testified for the defense. Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Hadad, questioned him about what he permitted police to examine.

OCTOBER 26, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 22, 2026.

Netanyahu defense challenges investigation approvals as judge presses Mandelblit

Testifying for a sixth day at Jerusalem District Court, Mandelblit said investigators should have sought his approval before tapping someone involved in Netanyahu’s personal and political affairs.

OCTOBER 25, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu trial: Ministers urge Herzog to power against ‘society-splitting’ issue

The wording of the letter is careful in that it doesn't outright call for a pardon, but rather hints at Herzog's power to move the needle.

OCTOBER 22, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a plenary session of the opening day of the winter session at the Knesset, on October 20, 2025.

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

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

Netanyahu trial to end early after PM receives sealed envelope

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial resumes amid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit, and the IDF's invasion into Gaza City.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024 (illustrative)

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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

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

AUGUST 12, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN