Former Israeli Cable Authority Head Alleges Intentional Misleading in Netanyahu Corruption Probe

Dr. Yifat Ben-Hay Segav, who testified in Israel's high-profile Case 4000 involving former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accused investigators of deliberate attempts to mislead her during police questioning. In an interview with Kan News on July 9, 2026, she stated that she recounted events truthfully, supported by documented evidence contradicting the prosecution's narrative. Ben-Hay Segav emphasized that there were efforts to put words in her mouth, which she resisted firmly.

Previously the head of the Cable and Satellite Authority, Ben-Hay Segav was appointed chairwoman of the Second Authority for Television and Radio, but the Israeli Supreme Court froze her appointment last week. She claimed that her career advancements have been repeatedly blocked or delayed by the State Attorney's Office due to her testimony in Case 4000. She expressed frustration that what she considered a duty to testify has come at a personal cost.

Last month, Jerusalem District Court Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman highlighted the difficulties in proving bribery charges in Case 4000, noting that the judges' recommendation to drop bribery charges and retain only breach of trust allegations remains unchanged. The case continues to draw significant public and legal scrutiny, with Netanyahu and his defense maintaining the prosecution is misleading and entrapment is involved.