Ex-Lawmaker Cabel Testifies in "Case 2000"
How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in Russian, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
What happened
Former Knesset Member Eitan Cabel testified in "Case 2000" on October 4, 2026, confirming meetings with media figures and discussing lobbying efforts related to the "Israel Hayom" law. His testimony is expected to be used by the defense to argue that interactions between politicians and media executives are common practice.
- 01Former MK Eitan Cabel testified in "Case 2000" on October 4, 2026.
- 02Cabel confirmed meetings with Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Arnon Mozes.
- 03He also described lobbying attempts by Israel Hayom representatives.
- 04Cabel's prior investigation into the matter was closed without charges.
- 05His testimony may support the defense's claim of common media-politician interactions.
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The coverage
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