Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more
×

James Packer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to testify at the District Court in Tel Aviv in his corruption trial on September 16, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
November 18, 2025, 9:10 am
In final day of Case 1000 cross-examination, PM says ex-lawyer’s cancer impacted memory
Prosecutors will now turn to Case 4000, after Monday’s hearing on unrecorded meetings and legal advice PM sought on gifts from moguls
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court on June 9, 2025. (Yariv Katz/POOL)
June 9, 2025, 6:26 pm
Netanyahu ridicules state’s claim Milchan’s interests benefited from relationship
Prosecution tries to contend Hollywood mogul was never PM’s true friend and always sought to benefit from their ties; member of public shouts at him to ‘wipe smile off your face’
By Jeremy Sharon
Sara Netanyahu arrives for a hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on June 12, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
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
(L) Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen speaks at a Cyber conference at Tel Aviv University, on June 24, 2019; (R) James Packer at a news conference of the Studio City project in Macau, on October 27, 2015. (Flash90; AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
March 15, 2023, 5:49 pm
AG ends probe into ex-Mossad chief over $20,000 gift from Australian billionaire
Baharav-Miara announces closure due to statute of limitations, confirms spy agency’s legal adviser gave Yossi Cohen approval to take money from James Packer for daughter’s wedding
By ToI Staff
Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on September 12, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 15, 2022, 8:37 pm
Key witness in Netanyahu corruption trial files defamation suit against journalist
Hadas Klein says pro-Netanyahu pundit Eli Zipori ran a ‘consistent campaign of defamation and harassment’ against her during her testimony in Case 1000
By ToI Staff
Einav Segal, a worker in a cigar store, arrives to give testimony in trial against former prime minister MK Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on November 8, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
November 8, 2022, 1:45 pm
Cigar shop owners, private chefs testify at Netanyahu corruption trial
Store owner says billionaire benefactors spent NIS 100,000 per year on cigars, allegedly destined for the former PM
By ToI Staff
Sara Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Benjamin Netanyahu's brother, Yoni Netanyahu, at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery, in Jerusalem, on June 16, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
September 20, 2022, 5:55 am
Trial witness says Sara Netanyahu drew sketches of jewelry she wanted as gifts
Hadas Klein says she hid expensive champagne bottles in bags to smuggle them into Netanyahu residence; defense lawyer says she has inflated value of gifts in graft case
By Ash Obel
Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on September 12, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 12, 2022, 6:51 pm
Witness in graft trial says Netanyahu asked for NIS 3,000 ‘tip’ to spend in Tiberias
Hadas Klein says money from boss Arnon Milchan’s petty cash went to satisfy demand by the premier; another NIS 15,000 was spent on gift for his wife, Sara
By ToI Staff
Hadas Klein arrives at a court hearing in the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Jerusalem District Court, July 19, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 19, 2022, 8:03 pm
Key witness in Netanyahu trial says Milchan felt free to pull ex-PM from meetings
Billionaire’s aide once again defends evidence she gave in interrogation, claims Milchan ‘obsessively’ nagged Netanyahu for help with visas
By ToI Staff
Then-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the memorial ceremony for the late president Shimon Peres, at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, on September 19, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 18, 2022, 5:48 pm
Netanyahu vetoed large donation by Packer to Peres Center, key witness tells court
Former PM, a longtime political rival of late Shimon Peres, ‘was very angry’ upon learning of Australian billionaire’s plan to assist center, Hadas Klein says
By ToI Staff
Hadas Klein arrives at a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the Jerusalem District Court, July 13, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 13, 2022, 5:15 pm
Key witness in Netanyahu trial denies friendship with ex-premier’s wife
Hadas Klein, on second day of cross-examination, disputes defense’s claim she received ‘protection’ in investigation and was ‘on the side’ of investigators
By ToI Staff
Hadas Klein at the Jerusalem District Court in Jerusalem on July 12, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 12, 2022, 5:35 pm
Key witness in trial denies Netanyahus got luxury gifts out of genuine friendship
Hadas Klein, on first day of cross-examination, rejects claims she hid evidence by throwing phones in pool, says she told Sara Netanyahu ‘what she wanted to hear’
By ToI Staff
Hadas Klein arrives in court to give testimony in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 11, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 11, 2022, 10:42 pm
Witness details Sara Netanyahu suicide threat over pool refit; $46,000 bracelet gift
Hadas Klein details high end jewelry and clothing sent to Netanyahus from benefactors Milchan and Packer, plus meddling by Hollywood mogul in choice of national security adviser
By Jeremy Sharon
(L) Head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen speaks at a Cyber conference at Tel Aviv University, on June 24, 2019; (R) James Packer at a news conference of the Studio City project in Macau, on October 27, 2015. (Flash90; AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
April 14, 2022, 6:54 pm
Report: Ex-Mossad head Cohen returns $20,000 he got illicitly from Australian tycoon
Nonetheless, Justice Ministry still probing the matter, with some concerned by his claim that the agency’s legal adviser signed off on transfer from James Packer
By ToI Staff
Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing in his trial, at the District Court in Jerusalem on March 28, 2022. (Ohad Zwigenberg/POOL)
April 13, 2022, 9:13 pm
Prosecutors ask court to add new witnesses in Netanyahu’s Case 1000
Request comes after information provided by Arnon Milchan’s personal assistant regarding expansive jewelry and clothes allegedly given to former PM at his wife’s behest
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Back to top
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.