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Netanyahu's Trial Resumes Amid Calls for Early Conclusion

1/19/2026

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The criminal trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed on January 19, 2026, at the Tel Aviv District Court.
Netanyahu requested an early conclusion to attend a Knesset debate, and the judges granted the request.
The case, Case 4000, alleges Netanyahu provided regulatory benefits to Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch in exchange for favorable media coverage.
Netanyahu denies the charges.

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Story summary

The criminal trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed on January 19, 2026, at the Tel Aviv District Court.
Netanyahu requested an early conclusion to attend a Knesset debate, and the judges granted the request.
The case, Case 4000, alleges Netanyahu provided regulatory benefits to Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch in exchange for favorable media coverage.
Netanyahu denies the charges.