Netanyahu trial

Israeli film producer Arnon Milchan makes his way to the conference hall in the Old Ship Hotel in Brighton, UK, to testify via video in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, June 25, 2023 (Channel 13 screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

In testimony, Milchan confirms conveyor belt of cigars, champagne to Netanyahus

Hollywood mogul describes how PM and wife routinely requested lavish gifts; says PM assured him the AG had specified there was ‘no limit, apart from a house’ to gifts from friends

Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial at the Jerusalem District Court on May 31, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)

Netanyahu allies claim doubts over bribery charge prove need to overhaul judiciary

By ToI Staff

Judges take their seats at the Jerusalem District Court judges to listen to the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial on June 25, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)

June 25, 2023, 11:55 pm

After leak, prosecutors request all talks with Netanyahu’s judges be on record

Move comes amid a push to fast-track the trial, following reports that the bench considers a conviction unlikely on the most serious count in one of the three corruption cases

By ToI Staff

June 25, 2023, 10:09 pm

In testimony, Milchan confirms conveyor belt of cigars, champagne to Netanyahus

Hollywood mogul describes how PM and wife routinely requested lavish gifts; says PM assured him the AG had specified there was ‘no limit, apart from a house’ to gifts from friends

By Jeremy Sharon

June 23, 2023, 11:30 pm

Netanyahu allies claim doubts over bribery charge prove need to overhaul judiciary

After judges in Netanyahu trial reportedly warn prosecutors over weakness of accusation, politicians say it shows dangers of allowing a state body to act without oversight

By ToI Staff

Arnon Milchan poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Widows,' showing as part of the opening gala of the BFI London Film Festival in London, on October 10, 2018. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

June 23, 2023, 9:54 am

Film mogul Milchan to testify at Netanyahu trial Sunday, as AG said to mull deal

Prime minister’s wife to be in attendance in Brighton, UK, as billionaire provides testimony via video link regarding his dealings with premier

By ToI Staff

(R-L) Ofer Golan, Likud campaign manager, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, digital adviser Topaz Luk, and Likud spokesman Jonatan Urich at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem on March 20, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 21, 2023, 10:40 pm

3 ex-Netanyahu aides may face charges for allegedly harassing witness in his trial

Jonatan Urich, Ofer Golan and Yisrael Einhorn to be charged, pending hearing, for allegedly sending van with loudspeakers to home of Shlomo Filber and blaring accusations of lying

By ToI Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on June 11, 2023. (Menahem Kahana/Pool/AFP)

June 20, 2023, 4:48 pm

Former top editor at Walla describes ‘unusual’ interventions on Netanyahu’s behalf

Testifying at PM’s trial, Avner Borochov says stories about premier or his family had to be vetted by editor-in-chief, were purged of criticism

By ToI Staff

Opposition leader Yair Lapid arrives at the Jerusalem District Court to testify in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's graft trial on June 13, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 13, 2023, 1:30 pm

Ending his testimony in Netanyahu trial, Lapid tells judges: ‘I don’t envy you’

Opposition leader spars with premier’s defense team for 2nd day, says billionaire whose interests Netanyahu is accused of pushing ‘knows I don’t owe him anything’

By ToI Staff

Opposition leader Yair Lapid at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial at the District Court in Jerusalem on June 12, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 12, 2023, 5:07 pm

In court, Netanyahu’s defense attorney accuses Lapid of being an unreliable witness

In fiery exchange, lawyer Amit Hadad points to discrepancies in opposition leader’s accounts and says he has lied about his IDF service, which Lapid decries as ‘malicious gossip’

By Amy Spiro

June 12, 2023, 10:02 am

Lapid testifies at Netanyahu corruption trial: PM said Milchan tax law was ‘good’

Opposition leader repeats in court what he told investigators in Case 1000, that both Hollywood mogul and PM approached him about extending tax break for citizens who’d been abroad

By Amy Spiro

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and then-finance minister Yair Lapid during a press conference on a major reform of Israel's ports, in Jerusalem on July 3, 2013. (Flash90)

June 11, 2023, 6:46 pm

Lapid to testify at Netanyahu trial Monday, bringing political rivalry to courtroom

A witness in Case 1000, opposition chief says he refused request from PM and Hollywood mogul Milchan to pass tax amendment while serving as finance minister in 2013

By ToI Staff

Shlomo Filber, former director-general of the communications ministry, testifies in a trial against former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, May 18, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

June 7, 2023, 3:04 pm

State to examine if Netanyahu trial witness violated deal and should be prosecuted

External attorney appointed to investigate whether former Netanyahu aide Shlomo Filber’s shifting testimony invalidates his state witness agreement

By ToI Staff

Left: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at her welcome ceremony in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90). Right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 11, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

May 31, 2023, 11:05 pm

Judges in Netanyahu trial said to have urged mediation shortly before AG nixed it

Meeting two weeks ago was mostly aimed at Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and convincing both sides to avert prolonged court process, TV news reports

By ToI Staff

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara speaks during a legal conference in Haifa on January 12, 2023. (Shir Torem/ Flash90/ File)

May 29, 2023, 7:42 pm

Attorney general decides against mediation process in Netanyahu corruption trial

Gali Baharav-Miara tells PM’s defense team she won’t back move that would have seen judge try to bring about plea deal

By ToI Staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his wife Sara (C) and their son Yair seen with actress Kate Hudson at an event held at the home of producer Arnon Milchan (right), March 6, 2014. (Avi Ohayon/GPO/Flash90)

May 23, 2023, 8:01 pm

Sara Netanyahu given okay to be present in London as Milchan testifies remotely

Court rejects several media outlets’ request for their journalists to also attend testimony of Hollywood mogul, as part of PM’s ongoing graft trial

By ToI Staff

Sara Netanyahu arrives for a hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on June 12, 2022 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

May 22, 2023, 1:32 pm

PM’s lawyers ask for Sara Netanyahu to sit with Milchan in London as he testifies

Premier’s wife can alert defense team if witness lies, lawyers say, adding prime minister will attend hearing in Jerusalem; Milchan allowed to testify from UK for health reasons

By ToI Staff