This special report examines the final phase of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in Cases 1000 and 2000, focusing on the evidence and contradictions that could shape the verdict. The piece asks whether Netanyahu convinced the judges that he was not the only one who smoked the cigars bought by Arnon Milchan, where his account about the champagne gifts conflicted with itself, and when he admitted in court that he had indeed planned to advance the legislation requested by Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Noni Moses.
The article centers on the alleged benefits in Case 1000, including champagne and cigars, and on the recorded conversations with Moses in Case 2000. It frames the state’s case as a test of whether Netanyahu’s explanations held up under cross-examination, or whether his own testimony reinforced the prosecution’s narrative.
The report is presented as part two of a special project marking the end of Netanyahu’s testimony. It also directs readers to part one, which asks whether he will be acquitted or convicted in Case 4000. The article does not announce a verdict, but emphasizes the moments in testimony that may be decisive for the court.
