The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bezeq/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Bezeq | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/bezeq/ 32 32 Delek Israel makes $594 million bid for Hot Mobile https://www.timesofisrael.com/delek-israel-makes-594-million-bid-for-hot-mobile/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:54:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737707 The operator of gas stations and convenience stores seeks to buy telecom firm from Patrick Drahi’s Altice International after talks with Bezeq's mobile unit fail to bear fruit

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]]> ‘Have you no shame?’: In court tirade, Netanyahu accuses prosecutors of ‘set-up’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/have-you-no-shame-netanyahu-accuses-prosecutors-of-stitch-up-in-court-tirade/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:59:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3479601 On 8th day of testimony, PM contends he didn't thwart telecom reforms tied to charges against him, blasts prosecution: 'For 8 years, you've been dragging me through this hell'

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]]> Norway wealth fund divests from Bezeq over services to West Bank settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/norway-wealth-fund-divests-from-bezeq-over-services-to-west-bank-settlements/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:54:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3432546 Decision follows toughening of stance by fund's watchdog, which says presence of telecom firm in disputed territory violates international law even though it also serves Palestinians

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]]> Prosecutors rest case in Netanyahu trial; PM to kick off defense portion on Dec. 2 https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-rest-case-in-netanyahu-trial-pm-to-kick-off-defense-portion-on-dec-2/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:51:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3350510 Corruption trial, in which PM is charged of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, is on pace to last until 2028 or 2029

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]]> Prosecution rejects retreat from Netanyahu bribery charge after judge pushback https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecution-rejects-retreat-from-netanyahu-bribery-charge-after-judge-pushback/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:55:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3039137&preview=true&preview_id=3039137 Attorneys said to believe bench may still be swayed by evidence yet to be presented, with possibility of plea bargain also seen as slim

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]]> Reports: Judges in Netanyahu trial tell prosecution bribery charge has little chance https://www.timesofisrael.com/reports-judges-in-netanyahu-trial-tell-prosecution-bribery-charge-has-little-chance/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:35:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3038690 Walla and Channel 13 news also report justices encouraged sides to agree to a plea bargain or mediation 'for the sake of the country'

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]]> Erdan tells Netanyahu trial he ‘developed a feeling’ he was ousted over Bezeq https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdan-tells-netanyahu-trial-he-developed-feeling-he-was-ousted-over-bezeq/ Mon, 15 May 2023 11:40:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015685 Focusing on period where he lost job as communications minister with PM taking his place, Likud official says premier never gave him instructions over telecommunications company

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]]> 70% of Israelis to have access to fiber optic internet by end of year, says minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/70-of-israelis-to-have-access-to-fiber-optic-internet-by-end-of-year-says-minister/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:53:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2810687 Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel claims plan to roll out cables for high-speed internet is on track; local internet speeds remain average

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]]> Court drops some charges against Elovitch, clears other officials in Bezeq affair https://www.timesofisrael.com/court-drops-some-charges-against-elovitch-clears-other-officials-in-bezeq-affair/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:35:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2802815 Judge rules several of the charges in indictment do not constitute a crime; prosecutors to consider their next steps; issue sparked Case 4000 at heart of Netanyahu corruption trial

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]]> With Netanyahu in court, Filber says police called him a ‘sucker’ for not talking https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-netanyahu-in-court-filber-says-police-called-him-a-sucker-for-not-talking/ Tue, 10 May 2022 10:38:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2759611 State's witness explains testimony discrepancies, says things that sounded trivial to him at the time later took on new meaning, and he realized he was in over his head

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]]> State witness Filber recounts ‘unusual’ call from Netanyahu asking on Bezeq dealings https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-witness-filber-recounts-unusual-call-from-netanyahu-asking-on-bezeq-dealings/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:47:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2740116 Former Communications Ministry director says call was meant to 'monitor' his actions on telecom giant; admits to deleting messages from Bezeq officials during his investigation

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]]> Mellanox founder backs fintech startup looking to tackle foreign exchange transfers https://www.timesofisrael.com/mellanox-founder-backs-fintech-startup-looking-to-tackle-foreign-exchange-transfers/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:55:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2717756 Eyal Waldman joins board of Hedgewiz, a Tel Aviv and London-based company that provides international money transfer solutions for business clients

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]]> Iconic Jerusalem mosaic reconstructed in largest such operation in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iconic-jerusalem-mosaic-reconstructed-in-largest-such-operation-in-israel/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:29:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2616231 'The Rainbow,' by Russian-Israeli artist Lev Syrkin, which graced the Bezeq telephone exchange building on Hebron Road, remounted on a specially built wall

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]]> Report: New texts from ex-Walla CEO’s phone strengthen case against Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-new-texts-from-ex-walla-ceos-phone-strengthen-case-against-netanyahu/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:51:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2581348 Correspondence also implies other politicians and business people made requests from Ilan Yeshua during his time in the post; trial set to resume July 19

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]]> Israel’s Bezeq fires up fibre optic speed after slow start https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-bezeq-fires-up-fibre-optic-speed-after-slow-start-2021-06-22/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:07:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2569492 Reuters: Israel's largest telecoms operator is boosting fibre optic network speeds to up to 2.5 gigabit per second (Gbps) from 1 Gbps in bid for more customers

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