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Wave of self-serving bills highlights Israel’s escalating election-year power plays

Analysis: As Israel heads toward an election, and parties gear up for primaries, lawmakers are advancing a flurry of self-serving bills — one to block Naftali Bennett’s candidacy over party debts and another to let Knesset delay Netanyahu's trial

Yuval Karni | 10.27.25

קבלת פנים לנשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בבנתב"ג

Netanyahu ally urges president to halt PM's graft trial, citing ‘national healing’

Environment Minister Idit Silman circulates letter inspired by Trump’s Knesset remarks; Likud officials launch coordinated push to end trial, shift focus from war’s unresolved outcome and rally party base ahead of possible primaries

Amir Ettinger | 10.15.25

Justice minister pushes for law to cancel Netanyahu hearings as Likud seeks to end corruption trial

The move comes days after US President Donald Trump urged Israel to pardon Netanyahu during his Knesset address, sparking a political storm as senior Likud figures rally to defend the prime minister amid his long-running corruption case

Netael Bandel | 10.15.25

Netanyahu corruption trial resumes with prosecution cross-examination after month-long recess

Judges order the trial to run four days a week, dedicating almost all of the defense and prosecution teams’ time to the case; even with the increased schedule, the trial stretches into 2026 and may continue beyond

Netael Bandel | 09.08.25

Netanyahu appears in closed door hearing to postpone cross-examination in criminal trial

The prime minister appeals to the judges' panel, enlisting help from the Mossad chief and the head of military intelligence; judges agree to postpone testimony for a week; comes after support from Trump

Netael Bandel, Itamar Eichner | 06.29.25

רה"מ בנימין נתניהו נכנס לאולם הדיונים על מנת לתת עדות תיקי אלפים

'Out of control,' Trump says of prosecuters in Netanyahu corruption trial

In a second post in days, U.S. president intervenes in Israel's justice proceedings on behalf of the prime minister; 'LET BIBI GO, HE’S GOT A BIG JOB TO DO!'

Ynet | 06.29.25

Netanyahu thanks Trump after president calls for corruption trial to end

Netanyahu thanks the American president for his emotional support; the prime minister's attorney asked the court to suspend Netanyahu's cross examination for 2 weeks during 'a critical time for Israel's security'

Itamar Eichner, Tova Zimuky, Netael Bandel | 06.26.25

State witness against Netanyahu files $1.6M lawsuit over alleged abuse, sodomy

Disturbing details: Shlomo Filber alleges severe abuse, including sexual assault and humiliation, during his detention and interrogation, claiming a coerced confession; The state's witness against Netanyahu is also suing over unlawful use of spyware on his phone

Netael Bandel | 02.03.25

Netanyahu suffers health challenges, court documents reveal

Prime minister attorney in his criminal trial for corruption tells Jerusalem District Court Netanyahu sufferd from an infection after an operation to remove his prostate gland and was unable to sit, stand or work for more than 3 hours without rest

Netanel Bendel | 01.24.25

Sara Netanyahu under the scope over alleged witness harassment in corruption case

Sara Netanyahu, the Prime Minister's wife, is under scrutiny for allegedly intimidating a key witness in her husband’s corruption trial; A TV investigation revealed messages where she reportedly pushed for a campaign against the witness, raising severe legal and ethical implications

Liran Tamari, Tova Tzimuki | 12.28.24

Court presses prosecutors over holes in Netanyahu corruption case

Judges challenge prosecutors to clarify key claims Netanyahu traded regulatory benefits for favorable media coverage; with gaps in evidence regarding Netanyahu's direct involvement, case could be significantly weakened

Netael Bandel | 12.18.24

This is how world media is reporting about Netanyahu's corruption trial

International media outlets emphasize the precedent of a sitting prime minister going on trial - in the middle of a war; Fox News notes Netanyahu's jab at former President Barack Obama

Ynet | 12.11.24

Netanyahu says criminal trial is politically motivated, press against him

Prime minister testifies as court begins to hear the defense against bribery, fraud and breach of trust; claims he would not have been indicted had his views been left-leaning; rejects he sought favors from benefactors

ynet correspondents | 12.10.24

Ministers, lawmakers show up to support Netanyahu at his criminal trial

PM's coalition allies bemoan the ongoing legal proceedings as politically motivated and harmful to Israel’s security, while opposition voices highlight the stark contrast with the plight of hostage families

ynet correspondents | 12.10.24

Netanyahu begins testifying in his defense against charges of corruption

Prime minister set to take the stand in court for the first time after his attempts at delaying his appearance were overruled by judges in his case

Netanel Bendel | 12.10.24

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