Netanyahu Trial

Netanyahu asks to shorten, cancel testimony days as judges push to finish Case 2000

Netanyahu is currently being cross-examined in Case 2000, the media-corruption case involving his conversations with Yediot Aharonot publisher Arnon “Noni” Mozes ahead of the 2015 election.

JUNE 1, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at a ceremony at Mount Herzl, for the Ethiopian Jews who died while making their way to Israel. May 14, 2026.

Netanyahu asks District Court to cancel testimony in trial due to diplomatic, security matters

Netanyahu’s attorney, Noa Milstein, told the court that, if needed, Netanyahu’s chief of staff could come to the Tel Aviv District Court, or any other place the judges ordered, to explain the matter.

MAY 27, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

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's cross-examination canceled for diplomatic, security reasons

The prosecution agreed to his request. The judges have yet to issue a decision; however, they are also expected to acquiesce.

MAY 19, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, SARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu trial: Case 2000 hearing to end early to due ‘security reasons’

The hearing began with an announcement from presiding judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am and Oded Shaham that it would end at 1:30 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.

MAY 19, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu trial: Questioning by Elovich lawyer ends, Mozes’ attorney up next week

Netanyahu reiterated on Tuesday that he viewed Walla as a left-wing, hostile news outlet.

MAY 20, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu: I had no knowledge of inner editorial workings in Walla

Prime Minister Netanyahu denied seeking favorable coverage from Walla and claimed the site's reporting on politicians was inconsistent overall.

MAY 19, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv, Israel, 02 April 2025.

Netanyahu trial hearing halts for Witkoff discussion

At the start of the hearing, Netanyahu’s defense team asked to hold a long recess at 12 p.m. to make time for the conversation with Witkoff.

MAY 14, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Tel Aviv District Court as part of his trial, May 6, 2025

Netanyahu trial testimony ends early due to diplomatic developments

At the start of the hearing, lead defense attorney Amit Hadad requested that, due to the weighty diplomatic happenings, the hearing be cut short.

MAY 12, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Netanyahu: Israel Hayom law was democratically dangerous, I didn’t back it

Netanyahu allegedly used his position of power to advance legislation that would levy restrictions on Mozes's competitor, Israel Hayom, owned by the family of the late Sheldon Adelson.

MAY 7, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court in Tel Aviv, May 6, 2025.

Netanyahu Case 2000 defense hearing opens in Tel Aviv

MAY 7, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv courthouse for Case 2000 hearings, May 7, 2025.

Netanyahu: I didn’t think conversations with Mozes were criminal

Allegedly, Mozes offered Netanyahu better coverage for himself and his family in the publication Yediot Ahronot, along with opposite coverage for his political opponents.

MAY 6, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN