Netanyahu trial

Analysis

The panel of judges hearing the corruption cases against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining the possibility of summoning Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to a hearing regarding the proceedings (רשת 13, 2026; בחדרי חרדים, 2026b; מקור ראשון, 2026; גלובס, 2026). Reports indicate that the judges have expressed interest in a direct dialogue with the Attorney General due to unusual aspects identified in the conduct of the trial (רשת 13, 2026). Additional reports noted that this move is being considered following claims raised during the testimony of former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit (מקור ראשון, 2026; גלובס, 2026). A representative of the State Attorney's Office characterized this potential move as a highly unusual step within the criminal proceedings (מקור ראשון, 2026; גלובס, 2026).

Following reports of the potential hearing, political assessments regarding the significance of the developments in court have emerged. Member of Knesset Moshe Saada described the situation as an unimaginable earthquake and claimed that the judges are seeking to conclude the case without issuing a verdict, though it should be noted that this is his personal assessment alone (סרוגים, 2026). In parallel, reports surfaced regarding the transfer of intelligence information from the Shin Bet to the Israel Police, following a clash within the security leadership, with no further details provided regarding a possible connection between these events (בחדרי חרדים, 2026a).

What to watch

• Whether a closed-door hearing involving the Attorney General will be scheduled
• The nature of the intelligence information transferred between the Shin Bet and the police and its potential impact on legal proceedings

How it was covered

The report regarding the potential summons of the Attorney General was published on November 5, 2026, by all outlets reviewed (רשת 13, 2026; בחדרי חרדים, 2026b; מקור ראשון, 2026; גלובס, 2026). Reshet 13 and Behadrei Haredim reported on the consideration of the summons due to unusual aspects of the trial (רשת 13, 2026; בחדרי חרדים, 2026b). Makor Rishon and Globes added the key detail that the move is being weighed following Mandelblit's testimony and that the hearing could be held behind closed doors (מקור ראשון, 2026; גלובס, 2026). The matter of the intelligence transfer and the political reactions were covered exclusively by Behadrei Haredim and Srugim, respectively (סרוגים, 2026; בחדרי חרדים, 2026a).