Netanyahu Trial

Mandelblit insists he approved Netanyahu indictment as defense challenges signature

Netanyahu's defense challenged the signature on his indictment, arguing it was copied from an earlier document, while Mandelblit insisted he had authorized the charges.

Former Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit arrives to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, November 3, 2026.
Former attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit testifies in Netanyahu trial, October 26, 2026.

Did police overstep? Mandelblit pressed on limits of Netanyahu investigation in Case 2000

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

Court rules 2-1 against expanding Mandelblit testimony as judge queries investigative actions

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


Why does Trump want to pardon Netanyahu, would it even heal Israel's divided society? - opinion

His main motivating force seems to be his desire to stay in power at any cost, with the help of his coalition, and a policy of doing away with Israel’s liberal democracy and liberal legal system.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump sits with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and President Isaac Herzog at a special parliamentary session last month. In his address, Trump called on Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu Trial: Judges cancel Wednesday testimony due to 'security issue'

The Tel Aviv District Court rejected the prosecution's request to hold a makeup hearing on Thursday.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Next elections, Israel's politics of boycott against Netanyahu must end - opinion

Donald Trump sent a signed letter to President Herzog asking for a pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Can Herzog pardon Netanyahu, and more importantly, can lawmakers work with him?

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset plenum on Monday. The obsession over one man has paralyzed the system, the writer asserts.

Netanyahu 'thinking about' Trump's pardon request, not afraid of Mamdani's arrest threat

In an interview with Erin Molan on her podcast, "The Erin Molan Show", Netanyahu said that the cases against him "hurt both American and Israeli interests."

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, October 28, 2025.

'Calling it like it is': Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter asking for pardon

In the letter, Trump told Herzog that he believes that the Netanyahu trial was a " political, unjustified prosecution."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir during a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on November 10, 2025.

Trump formally requests Netanyahu pardon from President Herzog

Herzog released a statement in response, thanking Trump for his support, but maintained that "anyone seeking a pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with established procedures."

US President Donald Trump attends a signing ceremony with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Akasaka State Guest House in Tokyo on October 28, 2025.

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

PM Netanyahu confirmed in court that he was aware of and approved gifts from Arnon Milchan, as testimony continues in Case 1000.

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

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu’s cigar defense in Case 1000 cross-examination

Prosecution cross-examined Netanyahu on prior statements he had made about documentation he claimed to have regarding the money he spent to purchase expensive cigars.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen in the hallways of the Israeli parliament on November 03, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Tensions rise on testimony schedule expansion

Netanyahu is being charged with fraud and breach of trust in a conflict-of-interest case involving close confidant Arnon Milchan,

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.

'Absolves Netanyahu of justice': A-G slams 'illegal' bill to freeze PM's criminal trial

The Sunday bill proposal to allow the Knesset to interfere in criminal proceedings against a prime minister or any sitting minister is “a dangerous opening," the legal advisory wrote.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara seen at a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament, September 30, 2025