Case 1000

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

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

Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for his trial at the District Court in Jerusalem, May 10, 2022 (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)

June 24, 2023, 8:47 pm

Report: Netanyahu judges also urging mediation in billionaire benefactors case

Meanwhile, after justices reportedly warned prosecution that bribery will be hard to prove, PM’s lawyers pan officials’ ‘hasty, outlandish’ decision to proceed with charge anyway

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on June 13, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)

June 13, 2023, 1:19 pm

Daily Briefing Jun 13: PM faces a feminist dilemma in tomorrow’s Knesset vote

Zman Yisrael editor Biranit Goren on opposition head Yair Lapid’s testimony in Case 1000 and Bruno Mars craze; senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur on Judicial Selection Committee vote

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

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

May 19, 2023, 4:39 pm

Film mogul Milchan said to fear harassment from Netanyahu base if he attends trial

Newspaper says key witness, who received okay to give upcoming testimony remotely for health reasons, feels he would need ‘an army of security guards’ if he returned to testify

By ToI Staff

April 19, 2023, 2:01 pm

Netanyahu lawyer: Milchan gave Sara 20 champagne bottles in sympathy for police probe

PM’s corruption trial continues to address ‘supply line’ of gifts to couple, with senior police official saying alcohol was requested even in absence of special occasions

By ToI Staff

Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing in a lawsuit filed by former MK Stav Shafir in Tel Aviv, on November 29, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

February 20, 2023, 6:38 pm

Yair Netanyahu tweets a claim Shin Bet part of ‘coup’ against his father, deletes it

PM’s son retweets journalist’s assertion agents leaked info that contributed to corruption allegations, calls for alleged plotters to be tried and imprisoned ‘for many years’

By ToI Staff

File: Benjamin Netanyahu sits in his car after the inauguration ceremony of a new neighborhood in Beit El, in the West Bank, July 12, 2022. (Sraya Diamant/Flash90)

January 24, 2023, 7:52 pm

State attorney says Netanyahu must allow fired drivers back behind the wheel

Three drivers in Prime Minister’s Office were removed from their jobs after PM resumed role, seemingly because they are witnesses in his corruption trial

By Jeremy Sharon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen after coalition talks at a hotel in Jerusalem on November 16, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

January 12, 2023, 7:10 pm

Drivers fired by PM’s office reinstated, but won’t ferry Netanyahu

3 veteran chauffeurs set to testify in Netanyahu trial are restored to PMO due to violation of a conflict-of-interest agreement, but will only perform office tasks

By Ash Obel

January 11, 2023, 6:28 pm

Deputy AG orders reinstatement of drivers who are witnesses in Netanyahu’s trial

Gil Limon says their firing violates conflict-of-interest agreement signed by PM’s chief of staff, says it’s necessary to avoid even appearance of interference in case

By ToI Staff