Netanyahu was concerned for Israel's security after billionaire Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan confirmed that he worked to negotiate arms deals on behalf of Israel in 2013.
The hearing took place the same day that Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar submitted an affidavit against the government’s attempt to fire him.
Case 1000 hearings begin: Leaks of interrogations into key figures were intentional, says PM.
The prosecution levied 315 items of evidence against the prime minister.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony ends early • PM's legal team: Case 4000 testimonies to end this week
Netanyahu claimed that Elovitch had made up a story about not wanting to be in debt to the Israeli leader because he was afraid of disagreeing with the "cult" in Walla.
Tensions escalate in Netanyahu's corruption trial as hostage families clash with supporters over hostage crisis policies.