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Netanyahu's Trial Resumes Amid Press Freedom Controversy

2/9/2026

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The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed, centered on Case 4000 over regulatory benefits for Bezeq and concerns about press freedom linked to the Channel 13 sale to a Netanyahu associate.
Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh questioned Netanyahu about his relationship with Shlomo Filber, who testified about a supposed directive meeting.
Netanyahu denied any wrongdoing, asserting that no such meeting occurred.

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The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed, centered on Case 4000 over regulatory benefits for Bezeq and concerns about press freedom linked to the Channel 13 sale to a Netanyahu associate.
Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh questioned Netanyahu about his relationship with Shlomo Filber, who testified about a supposed directive meeting.
Netanyahu denied any wrongdoing, asserting that no such meeting occurred.