Arnon Milchan

Arnon Milchan

After weeks’ hiatus, Netanyahu trial resumes in tense hearing

The hearings resumed on Monday after a nearly month-long hiatus, due to the strikes in Iran and the prime minister's diplomatic trip to the United States.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Tel Aviv District Court for his criminal trial proceedings, July 14, 2025.
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at day 37 of his criminal corruption trial, June 4, 2025.

Netanyahu in cross-examination: I was ‘political carcass’ from 1999 to 2002

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court hearing for trial testimony, April 28, 2025.

Netanyahu Case 1000 testimony: I did not demand cigars, champagne from Milchan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, April 9, 2025.

Netanyahu: I thought Milchan security expose was a ‘disaster’


Netanyahu on Case 1000: There was no ‘supply line’ for cigars, champagne

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. 

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at court on day 23 of his trial testimony in Tel Aviv, April 21, 2025.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan and Klein give two conflicting testimonies

Two realities of the relationship between Milchan and Netanyahu were created by Klein and Milchan, the judges will need to decide which one they ascribe to.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen at the District Court in Jerusalem to as he arrives to listen to the testimony of businessman Arnon Milchan's on the first day of his testimony for Netanyahu's Case 1000 corruption trial on June 25, 2023.

Man arrested after threatening Netanyahu trial witness Hadas Klein

The suspect is set to have a hearing before the Rishon Lezion peace court on Sunday. 

Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2022.

Key witness in Netanyahu trial Hadas Klein threatened over testimony

Klein was the assistant of Milchan at the time of the alleged bribery, she was the conduit through which "gifts" were given to the Prime Minister.

Hadas Klein arrives to a court hearing in the trial against former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the District Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2022.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan accused of contradictions as testimony ends

Milchan's lawyers argue that it was pressure put on him by police that led to the discrepancies in his testimony.

 Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, arrives at The Old Ship Hotel to provide testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, in Brighton, Britain June 25, 2023.

Netanyahu trial: State attacks discrepancies in Milchan testimony

The ninth day of the Arnon Milchan testimony for the Netanyahu trial began on Wednesday.

 An image of the proceedings during Milchan's testimony on the ninth day of the Netanyahu trial, July 5, 2023.

Milchan: Netanyahus never complained if I didn't bring them gifts

The Milchan testimony in the Benjamin Netanyahu trial continues for the sixth day.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends Arnon Milchan's video testimony, during Netanyahu's ongoing trial at the District Court in Jerusalem, June 25, 2023.

Netanyahu trial: Milchan gifts to prime minister 'motivated by close friendship'

The businessman had said during the previous three days of testimony that he was a close friend of Netanyahu, and had given the prime minister's family cigars, shirts, and champagne.

  Arnon Milchan seen at the Brighton, UK courthouse through a camera monitor at Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trials on June 28, 2023

Netanyahu trials: Milchan improved PM's image in Israeli media

Netanyahu is accused of having engaged in fraud and breach of trust for meeting with Mozes about advancing legislation to cripple his news competitor in exchange for positive coverage.

 Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, arrives at The Old Ship Hotel to provide testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, in Brighton, Britain June 25, 2023.

Milchan: I gave Netanyahu gifts and asked about US visa

Although the different gifts given by the businessman were accompanied by code names, Milchan said that he didn't think that there would be legal issues. 

 Arnon Milchan, a Hollywood producer and Israeli citizen, arrives at The Old Ship Hotel to provide testimony in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, in Brighton, Britain June 25, 2023.

Milchan: 'I gave Netanyahu cigars, champagne and jewelry'

Milchan testified that he regularly gave Netanyahu gifts and that code names were used, but they never thought there were legal issues.

Netanyahu and Milchan