Explainer: What are the allegations against Israel’s Netanyahu?
5 years, 4 months ago

Explainer: What are the allegations against Israel’s Netanyahu?

Al Jazeera  

PM denies any wrongdoing and says he’s the victim of a politically orchestrated ‘witch-hunt’ by the media and opponents. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been indicted on corruption charges on Thursday, presenting one of the gravest challenges yet to Israel’s longest-serving leader. Case 1000 centres on allegations that Netanyahu and his wife Sara wrongfully received gifts from Arnon Milchan, a prominent Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer. Case 2000 alleges that Netanyahu negotiated a deal with the owner of Israel’s best-selling daily newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth, for better coverage. Case 4000 alleges that Netanyahu granted regulatory favours to Israel’s leading telecommunications company, Bezeq Telecom Israel, in return for positive coverage of him and his wife on a news website controlled by the company’s former chairman.

History of this topic

What is the 'Qatargate' scandal roiling Israel?
1 day, 8 hours ago
Israel's Netanyahu testifies in Qatargate probe, slams 'political witch hunt'
Trending News
2 days, 13 hours ago
Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power
1 week, 4 days ago
‘Leftist deep state weaponising justice system’, alleges Benjamin Netanyahu
1 week, 6 days ago
Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s chief of domestic security sparks an uproar
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel’s domestic security chief sparks an uproar
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Israeli court gags police probing Netanyahu aides’ ties with Qatar officials over leaked documents
3 weeks, 1 day ago
‘Have you no shame?’: Netanyahu accuses prosecutor of ‘dragging him through hell’ in criminal trial
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Israel has ordered a probe against Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara
3 months ago
Israeli attorney general orders probe into report that alleged Netanyahu's wife harassed opponents
3 months, 1 week ago
Analysis: Accusations of genocide. Charges of corruption. But improbably, Netanyahu had a good year
3 months, 1 week ago
Israeli attorney general orders probe into allegation that Netanyahu’s wife harassed opponents
3 months, 1 week ago
‘The Bibi Files,’ with leaked Netanyahu footage, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago
‘The Bibi Files,’ with ‘explosive’ leaked Netanyahu interviews, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Benjamin Netanyahu finally takes stand at corruption trial: ‘I have waited 8 years for this’
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel’s Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial for first time
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘Have changed Middle East’s face, 7-front war requires my attention’
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu testifies in court, first sitting Israeli PM to face criminal trial: 5 things to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu Takes the Witness Stand in Historic Corruption Trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu’s trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What is the corruption case in which Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time?
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu to testify today for the first time in corruption trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time
Top News
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel’s Netanyahu challenges ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he testifies at his trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been embroiled in scandal for years
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu to appear in court for trial in corruption case against him
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fronts corruption trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israeli PM Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, what you need to know
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Israel's Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony deferred by 8 days
4 months, 1 week ago
The arrest warrant is a diplomatic disaster for Netanyahu
4 months, 1 week ago
Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support
4 months, 1 week ago
Netanyahu to testify in corruption trial next month: What's the case about?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Netanyahu’s aggressive strategy brings political success and raft of scandal
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel’s wartime row: What’s behind the rift between Netanyahu and Gallant?
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled
4 months, 4 weeks ago
Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled
5 months ago
Analysis: Tumultuous weekend for Israelis leaves Netanyahu with fewer options than ever
7 months ago
A look at Netanyahu's claims about Israel, Hamas and Iran during his speech to Congress
8 months, 1 week ago
The fate of the latest cease-fire proposal hinges on Netanyahu and Hamas’ leader in Gaza
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Israeli officials say Netanyahu has dissolved the war Cabinet after key partner bolted government
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Discover Related