Case 4000

High Court cancels Second Authority appointments over Netanyahu conflict of interest

Justices unanimously voided three appointments; a 2-1 majority ordered the rest of the proposed council to undergo renewed vetting.

Supreme Court President Isaac Amit arrives for a hearing on a petition concerning the continuation of the criminal investigation into alleged leaks in the “Sde Teiman” affair at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, May 31, 2026.
A man takes a selfie with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Likud party primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October, in Jerusalem, Monday, August. 17, 2026.

Netanyahu trial resumes as defense phase moves beyond prime minister

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 29, 2026.

Netanyahu, Elovitch lawyers press A-G to decide whether to drop Case 4000 bribery charge

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 29, 2026

Why Netanyahu's bribery charge remains despite judges' doubts - analysis


Netanyahu criminal trial: Scheduled Monday hearing canceled due to ‘security reasons’

Netanyahu’s testimony in his ongoing criminal trial has been delayed again, with no return to the witness stand expected before next week.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Jerusalem District Court to hear testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan in the Case 1000 corruption trial, this week.

Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service

"Over the years, Ofer has been a partner in the journey. He acted with great professionalism and dedication, with full commitment and discretion," Prime Minister Netanyahu said about Golan.

Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Netanyahu trial resumes next week: What to watch as cross-examination returns - explainer

The trial remains deep in the testimony phase in Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000, with Case 4000 emerging as one of the defining legal and political sagas of Netanyahu’s era.

District Court of Jerusalem

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.

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

Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.

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

Opposition urges probe into Netanyahu role in appointing trial witness

In a letter to the attorney-general, the two lawmakers argued that Netanyahu is barred from involvement in matters touching witnesses in his criminal trial.

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

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

Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu used his governmental authority to promote policies worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq, while Elovitch pressured Walla to shape coverage of the PM.

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

PM Netanyahu accuses Case 4000 lead prosecutor of lying, 'directive meeting' with Filber

Monday's accusation came during the Prime Minister's cross-examination. The PM has denied any wrongdoing in the case.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures as he speaks during the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations, in Jerusalem, February 15, 2026.

Prosecution opposes Ben-Gvir’s request to freeze ruling requiring promotion of senior officer

Judge David Gidoni ruled Feb 9 that Ben-Gvir’s refusal to approve Saban’s promotion, despite support from Commissioner Levy and senior officials, was “extremely unreasonable.”

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir addresses his Otzma Yehudit party faction in the Knesset last month. Under Ben-Gvir, investigations into alleged Jewish nationalist crime have plummeted 73% since 2023, says the writer.

A-G has not begun reviewing Netanyahu pardon request, Justice Ministry says

Clarification follows Channel 13's report claiming an advisory opinion is imminent.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara attends a ceremony for outgoing Supreme Court judge Yosef Elron, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem. September 18, 2025