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Case 2000

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90/ File)
June 16, 2026, 9:04 pm
Netanyahu denounces ‘police state’ trial as his cross-examination ends after over a year
PM claims people likened his prosecutors to the ‘Stasi’ as state attorney scrutinizes Netanyahu’s statements to police in Case 2000; defense to question premier in next stage
By Michael Horovitz
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court to testify in his criminal trial, January 27, 2025. (Yariv Katz/POOL)
May 25, 2026, 5:17 pm
Netanyahu’s cross-examination ends early again for ‘security reasons’
Judges agree to end hearing in Case 2000 two hours early after PM’s team cites diplomatic affairs requiring his attention
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony on the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror at Yad Labanim in Jerusalem, April 20, 2026. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
April 27, 2026, 9:29 am
Netanyahu testimony, set to resume after monthslong break, canceled at last minute
PM’s lawyer cites security concerns, preempting cross-examination in ongoing corruption trial, after Herzog rebuffed pardon request
By ToI Staff
Former police investigator Tzachi Havkin arrives for a court hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, September 10, 2025, in a photo cleared for publication on December 28, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 28, 2025, 4:07 pm
Cop who investigated Netanyahu suspected of passing tips to mafia for kickbacks
Retired detective Tzachi Havkin, now a defense witness alleging police misconduct in PM’s case, is suspected of providing intelligence to Musli crime family
By Charlie Summers
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court for a hearing in his corruption trial, October 28, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 17, 2025, 1:14 pm
Netanyahu testimony in corruption trial on Wednesday canceled for ‘security reason’
Judge nixes hearing after PM’s lawyers hand over envelope detailing reason for request; prosecution also given document, reportedly does not object to cancellation
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court to testify in his criminal trial, January 27, 2025. (Yariv Katz/POOL)
June 2, 2025, 11:25 pm
5 years into his criminal trial, cross-examination of Netanyahu to begin on Tuesday
Process may take a year to complete, after PM’s questioning by defense attorney took 36 sessions
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Tel Aviv District Court, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, May 7, 2025. (Moti Milrod/POOL)
May 8, 2025, 2:04 am
PM denies backing bill that would have hobbled newspaper, on last day of direct questioning
Netanyahu claims Yedioth publisher Arnon Mozes played role of ‘opposition leader’ and was behind legislation against rival Israel Hayom, as premier now faces cross-examination by prosecutors
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for his trial at the Tel Aviv District Court on February 19, 2025. (Tamar Matsafi/ POOL)
March 4, 2025, 7:08 pm
Court insists alternative defense witnesses take stand when Netanyahu not testifying
Prosecutors argue testimony of law enforcement officials could ‘taint authenticity’ of Netanyahu’s subsequent testimony, but court rules pace of trial needs to be maintained
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, arrives at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 25, 2023. (Atef Safadi/ Pool Photo via AP)
December 9, 2024, 7:54 pm
The State of Israel vs. Benjamin Netanyahu: PM finally takes the witness stand
Premier to testify in his graft trial in Tel Aviv 3 times a week, 6 hours a day until end of December; his defense attorneys will question him first, followed by cross-examination
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Jerusalem District Court arriving to listen to testimony by businessman Arnon Milchan, as part of Netanyahu's corruption trial, June 28, 2023. (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)
November 26, 2024, 4:32 pm
Netanyahu to take stand on Dec. 10 after court okays partial delay of graft testimony
Jerusalem District Court agrees to postpone prime minister’s testimony for 8 days, on the back of a pledge by his defense team that this will be the last such request
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing on his corruption trial, June 26, 2023. (Alex Kolomoisky/Pool)
November 24, 2024, 4:20 pm
Netanyahu’s legal team requests new 15-day postponement of his court testimony
Lawyers say despite efforts made by PM since rejection of last request, he has not been able to adequately prepare for session due to war, asks for testimony to begin Dec. 17
By Jeremy Sharon
State Attorney's Office prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh at a hearing in the Jerusalem District Court in the trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, November 13, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 13, 2024, 4:10 pm
Court rejects Netanyahu’s request to delay testimony in criminal trial
PM scheduled to begin giving evidence on December 2; Jerusalem District Court rules no justification for further delay after prosecution says Netanyahu can’t dictate trial schedule
By Jeremy Sharon
Former prime minister and current opposition leader MK Benjamin Netanyahu during a court hearing in his trial, at the Jerusalem District Court, May 31, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 12, 2024, 4:45 pm
Prosecution opposes PM request to postpone testimony, demands no more trial delays
State Attorney’s Office tells court it is crucial for Netanyahu’s defense in his corruption trial to begin next month to protect principle of equality before the law
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the Jerusalem District Court during the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan in Netanyahu's corruption trial, July 2, 2023. (Oren Ben Hakoon/POOL)
November 11, 2024, 6:45 am
Netanyahu seeks to delay taking the stand, citing lack of time to prepare during war
Defense wants 2.5-month postponement; move may prompt new petitions seeking PM’s recusal, since he previously asserted his leadership role wouldn’t interfere with his graft trial
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial at the Jerusalem District Court on May 31, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
October 30, 2024, 7:49 pm
Citing war, Netanyahu expected to request delaying his testimony in corruption trial
PM’s assertion to High Court in 2020 that he would be able to serve as premier even during wartime while on trial could prompt new petitions against his ongoing tenure
By Jeremy Sharon
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