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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 650

Tel Aviv District Court

In show of support, US ambassador Huckabee attends Netanyahu’s criminal trial
By Jeremy Sharon and Nava Freiberg
Envoy says he’s representing what US president has said ‘repeatedly’ about the trial; almost as soon as he arrives, proceedings become closed due to subject matter
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee (R) at the Tel Aviv District Court during the premier's criminal trial on July 16, 2025 (Courtesy via Ohana's spokesman)
July 16, 2025, 1:45 pm
In show of support, US ambassador Huckabee attends Netanyahu’s criminal trial
Envoy says he’s representing what US president has said ‘repeatedly’ about the trial; almost as soon as he arrives, proceedings become closed due to subject matter
By Jeremy Sharon and Nava Freiberg
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court before the start of his cross-examination in his trial, June 3, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 3, 2025, 8:51 pm
In first day of cross-examination, Netanyahu pressed on the veracity of his memory
Prosecution challenges PM on his relationship with Milchan and his police testimony, pointing to 1,778 times he told officers he ‘doesn’t remember’
By Jeremy Sharon
Eli Feldstein (left,) a former spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law); Likud spokesman Jonatan Urich speaks at a Central Elections Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, April 3, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 24, 2025, 11:34 pm
Court extends Qatargate suspects’ house arrest by 2 weeks upon seeing new evidence
Judge, shown confidential documents, overrules earlier order to release PM’s aides, who report says presented ‘talking points’ from pro-Qatar lobbyist as if they were Israel’s official stance
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court for testimony in the corruption trial against him, April 9, 2025. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
April 9, 2025, 10:31 pm
At his trial, Netanyahu lashes out at law enforcement, says police sought to oust him
Arriving at courthouse from DC trip, PM claims series of leaks from testimonies given to cops by witnesses in his corruption cases were deliberate attempt to swing 2019 election
By ToI Staff
Police at the scene of a suspected car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022 (Courtesy)
March 10, 2025, 1:52 pm
West Bank man sentenced to 17 years over 2022 ramming attack that wounded one
Ali Hamid, 33, struck a motorcyclist in Tel Aviv with his car, seriously wounding him, in a revenge attack after his cousin shot at a military post and was killed by troops
By ToI Staff and Emanuel Fabian
Aaron 'Ari' Rosenfeld, one of the suspects in the Prime Minister's Office classified documents leak case arrives to the courtroom at the Tel Aviv District Court on January 7, 2025. (Koko/Flash90)
February 6, 2025, 7:22 pm
IDF reservist Ari Rosenfeld, charged in PM office leak, to be released to house arrest
Court orders the release of Rosenfeld, with electronic tagging and no access to internet, after State Attorney’s Office, ordered to re-evaluate, dropped its opposition
By Jeremy Sharon
Aaron 'Ari' Rosenfeld, one of the suspects in the classified documents leak affair, is brought to a courtroom in the Tel Aviv District Court, January 7, 2025. (Koko/ Flash90)
January 7, 2025, 11:01 pm
Lawyer for NCO in PM’s office leak says Shin Bet doesn’t believe he is security risk
‘Changed circumstances’ over Ari Rosenfeld risk assessment, mental health mean he should be released from detention, attorney argues in court
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative photo of a daycare center in Israel, April 20, 2018. (Moshe Shai/Flash90)
December 30, 2024, 3:23 pm
Jerusalem daycare worker indicted for 12 counts of abuse of toddlers
Tel Aviv court also releases names of three kindergarten teachers who were arrested for allegedly abusing children in their care
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in the courtroom of the Tel Aviv District Court where he is giving testimony in his criminal trial, December 24, 2024. (Moti Milrod/POOL)
December 24, 2024, 8:18 pm
Netanyahu says ‘ridiculous’ indictment shows he acted neutrally, not due to bribes
In his sixth day of testimony, PM argues the charge sheet against him shows he authorized regulatory permits even before alleged quid pro quo deal with businessman
By Jeremy Sharon
Aaron 'Ari' Rosenfeld, the IDF reservist charged in the Prime Minister’s Office security documents theft and leak scandal, in an undated photo released to the media on December 23, 2024. (Courtesy: Family)
December 23, 2024, 8:27 pm
With gag order lifted, reservist charged in PM’s office leak case named as Ari Rosenfeld
Court lifts order at Rosenfeld’s request, as he says he hopes he can now ‘fight for his good name’ publicly; details on his military past remain barred from publication
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of a hearing on lifting a gag order relating to the leak of sensitive information and the Prime Minister's Office, December 22, 2024. (Walla: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 22, 2024, 10:19 pm
Court permits lifting gag order on name of IDF reservist in intel theft and leak case
Details only to be published later this week; prosecution opposed suspect’s request to make his name public; he told court he can’t defend his reputation while ‘in the dark’
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies behind reinforced protective screens at the Tel Aviv District Court for the second day of testimony in his trial, on December 11, 2024 (Amit Shabi/Pool)
December 12, 2024, 1:23 am
Netanyahu argues ‘hostile’ Walla coverage, telecom reforms prove bribery claims ‘absurd’
On the second day of his testimony, PM acknowledges trying to change news site’s political direction and find buyers for it when his efforts failed
By Jeremy Sharon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv District Court to testify in his long-running trial for alleged corruption, in Tel Aviv, December 10, 2024. (Menahem Kahana/Pool Photo via AP)
December 10, 2024, 1:03 pm
Coalition MKs, ministers line up at court to back Netanyahu as trial testimony kicks off
Politicians backing PM rail at legal system for hauling him into dock amid security situation; demonstrators for and against Netanyahu gather outside courthouse
By Jeremy Sharon, ToI Staff and Agencies
Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Jerusalem District Court for a hearing in his corruption trial on May 11, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 3, 2024, 10:58 pm
Judges okay moving Netanyahu testimony to Tel Aviv amid concerns for his security
Jerusalem court accepts recommendation to have prime minister take stand in graft trial in fortified Tel Aviv courtroom, after Jerusalem building found to have inadequate shelter
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein, a spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024, of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
December 3, 2024, 9:54 pm
Judge orders Netanyahu aide Feldstein to house arrest, gives state till Wed. to appeal
Court finds dearth of evidence that spokesman intended to harm state security when he leaked secret document to press, but does believe he knew leaking the material was illegal
By ToI Staff
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