corruption

Netanyahu trial ends abruptly, overshadowed by Qatargate scandal

Even before the testimony was canceled early on Monday, the influence of the Qatargate scandal over the proceedings was already noted.

(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayahu, spokesman Yonatan Urich and former aide Eli Feldstein

Qatargate scandal: Police probing Netanyahu, two top aides arrested

The two suspects, reportedly Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich, were arrested for questioning as part of the Qatargate scandal Monday morning.

Weakening public service, disintegrating democracy: How corruption is killing Israel

Defending democracy urgently and strenuously against the onslaught from the country’s leadership should not be a matter of Right and Left, religious and secular, but for Israel’s survival.

By TOVA HERZL
20/03/2025

Netanyahu at trial: State Attorney leaks sought to influence elections

Netanyahu accused the State Attorney's Office of leaking false allegations to sway elections. He denied wrongdoing in the Bezeq case, claiming prosecutors ignored exonerating evidence.

Turkey arrests opposition mayor over alleged tender-rigging, state media says

The government dismisses claims that the arrests are aimed at muzzling dissent and says the judiciary is independent.

By REUTERS
04/03/2025
 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Avi

Prosecution: Witness testimony concurrent to Netanyahu will contaminate process

The judges had acknowledged that conventionally witness testimonies do not overlap, but the need for efficiency and the practical problems of the case overshadowed the standard.

Voices from the Arab press: Corruption, corruption, corruption

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2025
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his trial, December 10, 2024

Netanyahu's weekly testimonies in corruption trial reduced to two

Jerusalem District Court cut the amount weekly trial testimonies from three to two, citing political and security complexities, while the prosecution objects to the reduction.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Avi

Prosecution challenges Netanyahu request to change trial schedule

The prosecution said on Sunday that Netanyahu had said repeatedly that he would be able to continue as prime minister and defendant.

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