Case 4000

Netanyahu pardon request advances as Justice Ministry reviews new materials

That makes Wednesday’s development less important for what it decides than for what it confirms: Netanyahu’s request remains active and is still moving through the formal clemency process.

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.
Deputy Attorney General Gil Limon attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 23, 2026.

Netanyahu violated Second Authority appointment conflict-of-interest arrangement, Deputy A-G says

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu giving a press conference, March 19, 2026.

Opposition urges probe into Netanyahu role in appointing trial witness

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

Netanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated


'Walla-Akhbar': Netanyahu accuses Walla of pro-Hamas, pro-Iran content at trial

Netanyahu accused Walla's alleged political alignment of pushing for Naftali Bennett.

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

Likud ministers, MKs decry 'unjust' proceedings in Netanyahu trial

Many of the ministers and MKs spoke to media set up outside the courthouse, and issued sharp criticism of Israel’s law enforcement and judicial system.

Likud lawmakers attend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial at the Tel Aviv District Court, December 10, 2024

Netanyahu submits new request to limit testimony, court rules will not be broadcast live

Netanyahu, in his request, added that he has a "busy schedule" due to security meetings and contact with officials abroad.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu address Israel on the progress of the war and the reasons for a ceasefire, November 26, 2024.

Court agrees to delay Netanyahu trial testimony to Dec. 10

The ruling came in response to a request by the prime minister’s attorneys to delay the testimony by 15 days.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a Memorial Ceremony for people who were murdered during the October 7th Massacre, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, October 28, 2024.

Netanyahu to testify in public corruption trials from December

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will testify after he had initially asked to push off his testimony due to the Gaza war.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District Court in Jerusalem after the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan's in his trial, on July 6, 2023

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi testifies at Netanyahu trial

In case 4000, the prime minister was accused of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Hanebi's testimony was already submitted to the prosecutor's office, as opposed to a preliminary investigation.

 National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi speaks during a statement to the media at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 14, 2023

Netanyahu's media advisor wears IDF uniform despite not being drafted

Jonatan Urich is one of the prime minister's most senior and loyal associates.


High Court accepts state appeal to restore charges against Elovitch

The High Court of Justice accepted an appeal by the state to restore charges against Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch for corporate fraud after the charges were previously dropped by a Tel Aviv court.

 Israeli businessman Shaul Elovitch arrives to the District Court in Jerusalem for a court hearing in the case against PM Netanyahu who is on trial on criminal allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. October 4, 2021.

Man arrested after threatening Netanyahu trial witness Hadas Klein

The suspect is set to have a hearing before the Rishon Lezion peace court on Sunday. 

Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2022.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan accused of contradictions as testimony ends

Milchan's lawyers argue that it was pressure put on him by police that led to the discrepancies in his testimony.

 Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, arrives at The Old Ship Hotel to provide testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, in Brighton, Britain June 25, 2023.