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Coalition advances bill to cancel the criminal charge that Netanyahu faces in his trial

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:01:38 +0000

Opposition brands legislation to strike the offense of fraud and breach of trust from the law books a ‘mafia-like move' aimed at enabling PM and his allies to evade justice

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Prison service chief detained for questioning; Ben Gvir accuses AG of ‘attempted coup’

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:54:01 +0000

Kobi Yaakobi probed for hours on suspicion of breach of trust, obstructing justice, is let go under restrictive conditions; Ben Gvir, who appointed him, says AG crossed 'red line'

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Former Netanyahu chief of staff Ari Harow convicted in plea bargain

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 12:07:14 +0000

State witness in PM's corruption trial convicted for violating a conflict of interest agreement while serving as his close aide

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Prosecution rejects retreat from Netanyahu bribery charge after judge pushback

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:55:31 +0000

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

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:35:39 +0000

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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Trust broken, startup heads mull move to ‘stable’ banks in wake of SVB fall — survey

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:50:25 +0000

Poll of 110 startups, of which 66% are Israeli, shows most founders believe bankers in collapse US lender had known the risk they were facing

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Hadera mayor indicted on corruption charges over ties to contractor

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:01:36 +0000

Zvi Gendelman accused of bribery, fraud and obstruction of justice for advancing interests of Sammy Levy, a real estate developer who backed his election campaign

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Former Kfar Saba mayor convicted of making personal use of funds meant for needy

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:12:29 +0000

Court says Yehuda Ben-Hamo created a 'fraud mechanism' and seized $171,000 worth of gift cards and cash

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Attorney general said considering closing corruption case into Shas’s Aryeh Deri

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:59:56 +0000

Some in Mandelblit's team reportedly skeptical about evidence provided by police in case against interior minister; decision expected within weeks

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Despite election success, Deri could be barred from cabinet — report

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:59:50 +0000

State prosecutor plans to indict interior minister and head of Shas party on corruption charges, forcing him from his position, report says

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AG said looking at breach of trust charge, not bribery, in one Netanyahu case

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:07:56 +0000

Case 1000 involves expensive gifts received by PM from billionaire acquaintances; is one of three investigations against him

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Interior minister evaded paying NIS 2 million in tax – report

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 06:16:28 +0000

Aryeh Deri, who is facing indictment recommendations for a slew of crimes, allegedly cheated authorities of tax on deals worth NIS 8 million

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Case 2000 said reopened over new evidence; PM to be questioned again

Thu, 17 May 2018 07:35:23 +0000

Recordings of PM's wife and son have reportedly been provided by state witness Nir Hefetz on alleged deal to increase Netanyahu's control over media

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Kfar Saba mayor resigns after charged with fraud, witness tampering

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:21:18 +0000

Yehuda Ben-Hamo allegedly made personal use of funds raised for city

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Tax breaks, visas, et al: The 6 frauds for which police want Netanyahu charged

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:58:53 +0000

A guide to the list of alleged bribery offenses for which investigators recommend the prime minister be prosecuted -- some previously leaked, others shocking new revelations

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