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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset, January 5, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 12, 2026, 7:01 pm
Coalition advances bill to cancel the criminal charge that Netanyahu faces in his trial
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
By Ariela Karmel
Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi seen after his questioning at the Police Internal Investigations Department, in Jerusalem December 2, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
December 3, 2024, 12:54 am
Prison service chief detained for questioning; Ben Gvir accuses AG of ‘attempted coup’
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’
By ToI Staff
State witness Ari Harow testifies in the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing at the Jerusalem District Court, May 24, 2023. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
January 31, 2024, 2:07 pm
Former Netanyahu chief of staff Ari Harow convicted in plea bargain
State witness in PM’s corruption trial convicted for violating a conflict of interest agreement while serving as his close aide
By Jeremy Sharon
Prosecutor Judith Tirosh arrives for a court hearing in the trial against Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on November 29, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 23, 2023, 10:55 pm
Prosecution rejects retreat from Netanyahu bribery charge after judge pushback
Attorneys said to believe bench may still be swayed by evidence yet to be presented, with possibility of plea bargain also seen as slim
By ToI Staff
File: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on May 17, 2022.(Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
June 22, 2023, 10:35 pm
Reports: Judges in Netanyahu trial tell prosecution bribery charge has little chance
Walla and Channel 13 news also report justices encouraged sides to agree to a plea bargain or mediation ‘for the sake of the country’
By ToI Staff
Police officers leave Silicon Valley Bank's headquarters in Santa Clara, California on March 10, 2023. (Noah Berger/AFP)
March 16, 2023, 6:50 pm
Trust broken, startup heads mull move to ‘stable’ banks in wake of SVB fall — survey
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Hadera Mayor Zvi Gendelman arrives for extension of his remand at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Letzion, June 4, 2018. (Flash90)
October 26, 2021, 3:01 pm
Hadera mayor indicted on corruption charges over ties to contractor
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
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
Kfar Saba Mayor Yehuda Ben-Hamo appears at a remand hearing at Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on February 13, 2017, after he was arrested for suspected corruption. (Flash90)
October 12, 2021, 2:12 pm
Former Kfar Saba mayor convicted of making personal use of funds meant for needy
Court says Yehuda Ben-Hamo created a ‘fraud mechanism’ and seized $171,000 worth of gift cards and cash
By ToI Staff
Shas party chairman Interior Minister Aryeh Deri addresses supporters at the Shas party event for the Jewish new year in Jerusalem on September 24, 2019. (Flash90)
January 15, 2020, 12:59 am
Attorney general said considering closing corruption case into Shas’s Aryeh Deri
Some in Mandelblit’s team reportedly skeptical about evidence provided by police in case against interior minister; decision expected within weeks
By ToI Staff
Aryeh Deri, head of the Shas party, greets supporters as the results in the Israeli general elections are announced at the party headquarters in Jerusalem, April 09, 2019. (Flash90)
April 10, 2019, 8:59 pm
Despite election success, Deri could be barred from cabinet — report
State prosecutor plans to indict interior minister and head of Shas party on corruption charges, forcing him from his position, report says
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, at a Likud faction meeting on December 24, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 30, 2018, 10:07 pm
AG said looking at breach of trust charge, not bribery, in one Netanyahu case
Case 1000 involves expensive gifts received by PM from billionaire acquaintances; is one of three investigations against him
By ToI Staff
Shas party leader and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri at the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 19, 2018, during a special plenum session in memory of late Minister of Religious Affairs David Azoulay. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)
November 22, 2018, 8:16 am
Interior minister evaded paying NIS 2 million in tax – report
Aryeh Deri, who is facing indictment recommendations for a slew of crimes, allegedly cheated authorities of tax on deals worth NIS 8 million
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Arnon Mozes (composite image: Flash90)
May 17, 2018, 10:35 am
Case 2000 said reopened over new evidence; PM to be questioned again
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
By Michael Bachner
Kfar Saba Mayor Yehuda Ben-Hamo appears at a remand hearing at Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court on February 13, 2017, after he was arrested for suspected corruption. (Flash90)
February 16, 2018, 8:21 pm
Kfar Saba mayor resigns after charged with fraud, witness tampering
Yehuda Ben-Hamo allegedly made personal use of funds raised for city
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a tour of the Jerusalem Police headquarters at the Russian compound in Jerusalem, October 7, 2015. (Mark Sellem/Pool)
February 14, 2018, 4:58 pm
Tax breaks, visas, et al: The 6 frauds for which police want Netanyahu charged
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
By Raoul Wootliff
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